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Plaque Early Medieval 31019 Triskeles Candlestand, H7cm x 9cm x 4.5cm

31019

The surface of the bronze semi-circular plaque features two triskeles above swirling scrolls and trumpet patterns.

Bronze plaque of semi-circular shape, Celtic, 5th to 7th centuries, British Museum 1995,0905.1

Derived from the Greek word triskeles which mean three legs, the triskele or triple spiral is a complex ancient symbol. The intricacy of the triskeles and scroll motifs is captured on the sculpted surface of a candlestand.

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