Celtic Boar

Culture: Middle- to Southeast Europe

Period: 2nd-1st century B.C.

Material: Bronze

Dimensions: 4.8 cm long

Price: Sold

Ref: 5048

Provenance: Private collection K. S., Cologne, Germany.

Condition: Intact

Description: Exceptionally fine solid bronze depiction of a Celtic boar with a curved ridge, turned in curly tail and a very long snout with tusks. The ears semi-circular and erected. The eyes are punched. Celts believed that pigs were holy animals originating from the otherworld. Therefore depiction of boars can be found as funerary offerings, helmet decoration, on standards and as decoration of torques. And remember: Until today a pig brings luck. Very rare.