Bracelet with ram's heads Rodenbach, 5th century BC, bronze

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In Celtic culture, bracelets such as these symbolized taking an oath and were often offered to the gods as a sign of cosmic reciprocity. This example, executed in the art style of the late Hallstatt period, ends on both sides in a ram's head - an animal that was linked to the fertility of land and people through the sun cult. The design shows strong Greek influences; After all, Greek and Celtic culture share a Proto-Indo-European origin, which means that symbolism like this returns in both cultures.

Based on a find from Rodenbach (Rhineland), 5th century BC. Performed in bronze, with a length of approx. 19 cm.