Antiques in Galway
Categories: Antiques
The true La Tene period probably commenced in Ireland only about 400 b.c. The derivation of the characteristic La Tene ornament, with its swelling curves and trumpet-shaped ends, from the classical palmetto, is indeed fascinating. Among the principal objects surviving from this period are bridle-bits, and head ornaments for horses; finely decorated sword sheaths from [...]
The true La Tene period probably commenced in Ireland only about 400 b.c. The derivation of the characteristic La Tene ornament, with its swelling curves and trumpet-shaped ends, from the classical palmetto, is indeed fascinating. Among the principal objects surviving from this period are bridle-bits, and head ornaments for horses; finely decorated sword sheaths from Lisnacroghera craimog ; sonic bronze discs ; and a few brooches of a very beautiful pattern. Few iron weapons belonging to this period have been preserved, but ... Read More
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