An introduction to the study of prehistoric art . Fig. 289 —Late Keltic , Lincolnshire. ^ Cf. J. Naue, LEpoque de Hallstatt en Bavarie, in , 11, p. 144. Another interesting detail is the presence in tlietombs of skeletons of wild boars. In one great tumulus I found onlythe skeleton of a very large wild boar interred with vases. ^V(J find uperfect explanation of this custom in the wild boar being a sacred animalamongst the Kelts. Remains of other animals are rare. Three bronzemodels of boars were found at Hounslow in Middlesex. See Jir/f. —Early Iron A^v, Fi

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An introduction to the study of prehistoric art . Fig. 289 —Late Keltic , Lincolnshire. ^ Cf. J. Naue, LEpoque de Hallstatt en Bavarie, in , 11, p. 144. Another interesting detail is the presence in tlietombs of skeletons of wild boars. In one great tumulus I found onlythe skeleton of a very large wild boar interred with vases. ^V(J find uperfect explanation of this custom in the wild boar being a sacred animalamongst the Kelts. Remains of other animals are rare. Three bronzemodels of boars were found at Hounslow in Middlesex. See Jir/f. —Early Iron A^v, Fig. 123. PLATE XV. Details of design on Late Keltic Bronze Shield from the Thames.(From Romilly Allens Celtic Art.) LATE KELTIC ART 279 work, and partly with engraving (Fig, 291). The latter isan excellent example of typical Late Keltic scroll work.^ Repousse work is seen on a more elaborate scale ontwo shield bosses recovered from the Thames at Wands-worth. One consists of the central shield plate, 13 inches

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