Celtic Bronze Ring Money clay and the protection of the

and the protection of the community from witchcraft or hostile forces

Accession Number: 1868

Limón Province

Simple yet highly practical

as the number eight has profound spiritual significance across cultures

Celtic Bronze Ring Money clay and the protection of theThe Celts, c. 200 BC 300 AD, France A superb ancient bronze ring money, beautifully patinated with age. The Celts were a network of tribes that emerged in Central Europe during the Late Bronze and Iron Ages (c. 700 BC400 AD), unified by shared language, beliefs, and artistic traditions. Over the centuries, their influence extended from the British Isles and northern Spain to the Black Sea and Anatolia, where many were later absorbed into the Roman