Classical Antiquities and Ancient Coins

La Tene Double Edge Long Sword, Circa 5th-3rd Century BC

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Start price: £600

Estimated price: £1,000 - £2,000

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A long forged-iron sword with a double-edged blade, pointed tip, and a shallow midrib. There is a recurve guard set on the blade to protect the hand of the warrior. It has an elongated and thin tang for a wooden or metal handle. For similar see: Accession Number 1999.94 a d. Size: 640-770mm x 50-55mm; Weight: 1kg Provenance: From the collection of a European gentleman based in the UK, formed in the 2000s; acquired on the German art market.

Weight: 1000 g

Weight: 1000 GR