Spirals and triskeles were carved into the granite of castro houses and bath-house stones in the north of Portugal. We traced the motif from stone, not from gold, which is why the lines are cut rather than raised.
Measured drawing · RL-004
Provenance
Carved granite with triskele motif
Castro culture · Iron Age, c. 2nd–1st century BC
Lusitania · RL-004
Triskele Pendant
Three spirals from a castro doorway
€115
Provenance
- Based on
- Carved granite with triskele motif
- Culture
- Castro culture
- Period
- Iron Age, c. 2nd–1st century BC
- Region
- North-west Iberia
- Reference
- Museum and inventory number published on the card once verified.
Our piece isA free inspirationA motif from the original, applied to a new piece.
Details
- Dimensions
- Disc 2.2 cm · chain 45 cm
- Weight
- 5 g
Materials & care
Nickel-free, tested to EN 1811. Store in the pouch, away from perfume and chlorine. Silver darkens with time; a soft cloth brings it back. Vermeil can be re-plated by us at cost.
Shipping & returns
Tracked shipping across Europe, free on orders over €150. Made to order: ships in about 6 weeks. Return any piece within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.