Early Celtic Iron Age - Hallstatt - Decorated Arm Ring > Lot No. 824

Description:
Circa 8th to 6th centuries BC. Diamond cross-section copper-alloy band extending to flattened terminals, each decorated with a group of four carefully incised parallel lines; the rest of the outer face embelished with a repeating herringbone pattern of between three and seven v-shaped incised lines in each group.

Measurements:
90 grams, 101 mm.

Condition:
Extremely fine with a beautiful smooth patination.

References:
Cf. The Lord McAlpine of West Green, Antiquities From Europe and the Near East, Cf. p.114, 13.12.

Provenance:
Ex Lord McAlpine collection.

Estimate: £120 - 180 (EUR 140 - 210; USD 190 - 280)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £80