Detail of Celtic Witham Shield. British Museum, London
Detail of the central boss of the Celtic Witham Shield showing 'rotation symmetry'. The boss is decorated with a composite coral stud, the Celts believed coral had magical qualities, with smaller ones next to it. Discovered in England the shield was either part of ceremonial armour or a votive offering, and probably dates from the 3rd century B.C. 

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