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Celtic Crowned Head of a King
Celtic Crowned Head of a King
Epoque 100 BC - 100 AD
Medium Sandstone, Stone
Dimension 29 x 19 x 17.5 cm (11³/₈ x 7¹/₂ x 6⁷/₈ inches)
A Fine and Rare Celtic Head of King or ‘Crowned’ God
Sandstone
British
1st Century BC to 1st Century AD
Sandstone
British
1st Century BC to 1st Century AD
Epoque: 100 BC - 100 AD
Medium: Sandstone, Stone
Dimension: 29 x 19 x 17.5 cm (11³/₈ x 7¹/₂ x 6⁷/₈ inches)
Provenance: Bought at auction on the Welsh borders by a family member
Thence by descent
Private UK collection
note: the moustache above the typical ‘beared teeth’ of Celtic sculpture, the wearing of a ‘crown’ is rare to see, with braided long hair to the sides. The ‘almond’ shaped eyes wide open
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