2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze amulet formed as a dog in the act of scavenging, the forelegs in forward motion and the snout pushed forwards in exploration; may originally have been 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.