Ca. 1000 BC. Central European/Hallstatt Culture. An openwork pendant in the shape of a voided triangle decorated with two ribbed raised bands and two coils; two loops for suspension; a small ram head is attached perpendicularly to the lower part of the triangle. Excellent condition; beautiful patina. The Hallstatt Culture, named for the village in Austria where it was first identified, is a Bronze Age culture that flourished in much of Western and Central Europe between the 12th and 8th centuries BC; it is commonly associated with Proto-Celtic societies and is known for the richness of its metalworking traditions. For more information on Hallstatt Culture, see Morton, F. (1995). Hallstatt und die Hallstattzeit- Viertausend Jahre Salzkultur, Verlag des Musealvereines.Size: L:25mm / W:40mm ; 28gProvenance: From the collection of a gentleman based in London; formerly with a British gallery; acquired in the 1990s.