![]() The subject of the succession of Halstatt culture by La Tène culture, the final stage of the Iron Age, and its gradual transformation into a characteristically Celtic culture is both complex and diverse, however the technologies, decorative practices and metal-working styles of the La Tène were to be very influential on the Celts. The Hallstatt culture effectively held a frontier against incursions from the east by Thracian and Scythian ethnic tribesmen. The spread of iron-working led to the development of the Hallstatt culture (c. 1200 BC until the emergence of the Celts in c. The Urnfield people were the largest population grouping in late Bronze Age Europe and were preeminent from c. The Celts are an indigenous people of central Europe with large numbers in the United Kingdom, in France, and in Ireland where they are in the majority “A branch of the Indo-European languages that (judging from inscriptions and place names) was spread widely over Europe in the pre-Christian era. Markoff.* (*Owner of the Dordrecht Celtic mirror.) I hope this site will facilitate people interested in better understanding the fascinating yet little known Celtic culture and their wonderful mirrors… Steven C. Given that my background has been in business, not academics, I built this site primarily for the general public. This site also includes a chart of books published on the subject and on those knowledgeable about Celtic mirrors. ![]() Basis that definition, we have, for example, left off the three Mount Batten mirrors that were unfortunately destroyed during the World War II blitz of Plymouth, England. To stay focused, we have listed only the mirrors that exist and that seem “substantially intact,” which we define as complete mirrors or fragments with handles. ![]() Celtic mirrors, in reasonably complete condition, are quite rare as it seems there are perhaps 30 known.īelow you will find information on and pictures of the 28 mirrors that my office has located and documented. The mirrors are made of bronze, iron, or a combination of both, and they are believed to have been the possessions of high-born women. I launched this site as a public service in July 2009, in an effort to showcase basic information about the Celts, their culture and one of the most intriguing aspects of Celtic art-their mirrors.Ĭeltic mirrors were usually highly decorated and considered important examples of Iron Age art, created from approximately 300 B.C. ![]() The dealer sold the smaller of the two Dordrecht mirrors in 2006, and as part of the simplification of our business relationship I acquired the larger Dordrecht mirror in 2009. Being a numismatist for 50 years, I also appreciated their metal expertise, engraving skills, and artistry. When I first saw the mirrors, I found them intriguing, given in part that they were made about 2,000 years ago. to A.D.Ĭeltic (“Celtic” or “Keltik”) mirrors first came to my attention when a company I chair, financed an ancient coin and artifact dealers’ acquisition of two Celtic mirrors in 2004. Hand Mirrors Made by the Celtics (or “Keltik”) from Approximately 300 B.C. ![]() People with expertise on Celtic Mirrors/Art ![]()
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