A Roman bronze folding knife
Circa 2nd-4th Century A.D.
The handle in the form of an eagle, with incised feather decoration, with parts of the iron blade encased within the grip, 3½in (8.9cm) long
Circa 2nd-4th Century A.D.
The handle in the form of an eagle, with incised feather decoration, with parts of the iron blade encased within the grip, 3½in (8.9cm) long
Estimate:
£1,000 - 1,500
US$ 1,500 - 2,300
€1,200 - 1,800
US$ 1,500 - 2,300
€1,200 - 1,800
Footnotes
- Provenance:
Found by the owner in Buckinghamshire in August 1997.
Published:
Treasure Hunting Magazine, October 1997.
Category: Antiquities
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