2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze amulet representing a dog in scavenging action, the two legs in forward motion and the snout in intent to explore, originally maybe fitted with an attachment ring. See Filip J. Keltove ve st?edni Evrope, in Monumenta Archaeologica 5, Prague, 1956; Andra?oj? M Rola psa w obrz?dowo?ci pradziejowych ludow Europy ?rodkowej [in:] Wierzenia przedchrze?cija?skie na ziemiach polskich, (red.) Kwapi?ski, M, Paner. H., Gda?sk,1993; Green M. The Gods of the Celts, Sutton, 2004; Andra?oj? M. and Andra?oj? M. The unknown face of the Lugian Federation– Celtic coinage in the Polish lands, Inowroc?aw–Pozna?, 2014. 21.3 grams, 40mm (1 1/2"). Property of a London lady; from her family collection formed in the 1970s. Confirmation of the religious significance of the dog in Celtic culture is provided by extensive archaeological evidence, and passed from the Celts to the Romans, being dogs used as amulets or protective elements.