Iron Age Celtic Enamelled Bronze Dragonesque Brooch
1st-2nd century A.D.. Plaque with scaphoid terminals formed as head and tail of an S-curved beast, body comprising chequerboard and other geometric enamelled cells; S-curved pin with coiled finial looped around the neck of one terminal. See Hattatt, R., Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1655, for similar. 14.8 grams, 48 mm (1 7/8 in.).
Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, UK, on Sunday 19th November 2023.
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Price realized | 400 GBP |
Starting price | 5 GBP |
Estimate | 400 GBP |