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Circa 2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D. or later. Sturdy carved stone head with almond-shaped face, incised disc eyes and slotted mouth, rectangular brow; mounted on a custom-made display stand. Cf. Jackson, S., Celtic and Other Stone Heads, Shipley, 1973, item 56, for type. 2.47 kg total, 21 cm including stand (8 1/4 in.).
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
The cult of the human head was prevalent in the Celtic world, being associated with warding-off evil spirits and bearing of good luck. [No Reserve]
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
The cult of the human head was prevalent in the Celtic world, being associated with warding-off evil spirits and bearing of good luck. [No Reserve]
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Iron Age Celtic Sandstone Head
Estimate £400 - £600
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