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A Rare Roman Gladius2nd-3rd Century A.D.
28 July 2010, 14:00 BST
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £10,800 inc. premium
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2nd-3rd Century A.D.
2nd-3rd Century A.D.
In excavated condition, with broad double-edged pattern-welded blade slightly waisted towards the point and of slightly hollowed section forming a medial ridge over its entire length on each side, hilt comprising oval guard with upper band showing original copper brazing, flat tapering tang retaining three oval iron shims, and canopy-shaped pommel
52.2 cm. blade
52.2 cm. blade
Footnotes
For a very similar example formerly in the Axel Guttaman Collection see Hermann Historica, Munich, 22 April 2009, lot 46 (Euros 11,600 including premium)








