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European Celtic Zoomorphic Lapis Lazuli Owl Amulet
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Culture: European Celtic - Gaul Northern France Date: 2nd - 1st Century BC Size: Large Subject 5.3 x 5.5cm - 89.9 Grams Description: A Stunning and RARE Zoomorphic pendant / amulet in Lapis Lazuli which depicts it is suggested , an Owl . The head details are carved to show large projecting circular eyes with the wings detailed with inscribed lines to the body. To the rear of the this large pendant is a single hand drilled hole which is seen as the the retention loop for the hanging of the amulet. There is a crude style to the amulet which is typical of a number of Celtic representations particularly heads. The artefact shows good stone traces for hand carving and there are also well defined calcite deposits seen within these areas which attest to the age of the amulet. The Lapis Lazuli would have been a traded item, coming further from the east however, it was used and prized for its striations in gold and blue nature across Europe and into areas such as Eypgt and beyond.. In some European Celtic traditions the Owl was associated with the Goddess Blodeuwedd (Irish and Welsh) and the Maiden of the Triple Goddess - Goddess of the Earth particularly. This Amulet may represent a representation however it originates from Northern France or the Gallo Belgic region of the North Western Celts. Provinance: Private Old French Collection - Northern France 1970's Our detailed Certificate of Authenticity will Accompany Upon Sale! AIAD is an association of dealers in antiquities (including fine art, coins, metallic and ceramic objects) whose aim is to promote responsible antiquities dealing and to provide a support network and means of exchanging relevant information about fakes, forgeries, fraudulent misrepresentation and stolen goods with a view to identifying such items offered for sale and notifying the appropriate authorities.We welcome all questions and will endeavour to address any question in a courteous, informative and efficient manner so, please do feel free to contact us at any time.All the jewellery we offer is 100% genuine and guaranteed as such for life. All purchases are accompanied with a specific Certificate of Authenticity to ensure authenticity is maintained. 
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