Lot Essay
The gold content of the bracelet is 97% pure. Cf . twisted gold torques with loop terminals from the Snettisham gold hoard, Norfolk, now in the British Museum, acc. no. 1951,0402.2.
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LATE IRON AGE, CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.
Details
A CELTIC GOLD TWISTED BRACELET
LATE IRON AGE, CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.
2 7/8 in. (7.2cm.) across max.; weight 157.5 grams
LATE IRON AGE, CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.
2 7/8 in. (7.2cm.) across max.; weight 157.5 grams
Provenance
London art market.
Antiquities; Christie's, London, 7 December 1994, lot 172.
Antiquities; Christie's, London, 7 December 1994, lot 172.
Special notice
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
Sale room notice
Please be aware that this Lot has been imported from outside the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
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