Celtic Leaded Bronze Sword Pommel w/ Copper Inlay

**Originally Listed At $150**

Central Europe, Celtic culture, ca. 2nd to 1st century BCE. A cast-leaded-bronze sword pommel of a lobed form with rounded peripheries, a dramatically tapered top portion that perhaps held the end of the handle, and a slightly concave bottom section for an attachment bulb. Both sides of the pommel are decorated with four recessed cavities into which four commensurately sized copper buttons were inserted. Fine layers of green and brown patina have enveloped the entire pommel to create attractive layers of color. Size: 2" W x 1.5" H (5.1 cm x 3.8 cm)

Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, acquired before 2000

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Condition Report: Original blade, handle, and attachment bulb missing as shown as is one inserted copper button. Light encrustations and abrasions across both sides, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout.