Iron Age Celtic Votive Bull's Head. 2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D. A stylised bronze bull's head mounted with a sheet-gold collar; the head D-shaped in plan with lateral horns and a short round-section muzzle, incised mouth; incised saltire to the rear of the head, three shallow teardrop sockets with glass(?) fill; mounted on a display stand. 22.08 including stand, 33 mm (1 3/8 in.) Found Oxfordshire, 1970s. Ex Wainwright collection. Acquired 1970s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Fine condition.
Price realized | 225 GBP |
Starting price | 220 GBP |
Estimate | 250 GBP |