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Description: Found at Soucy, France. Celtic Gaul, 3rd-1st century BCE. Gold, height 5” (12.7 cm), length 5-5/8" (14.5 cm). Torcs were worn by noblemen and consisted of abstract design. The pattern is an integral part of the object, not applied decoration. The golden torc on the next slide is similar to the neck ring worn by the dying trumpeter. Picture Stats: Views: 164 Filesize: 47.5kB Height: 402 Width: 648 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=35486 |