Inv. n°: MMoCA515

Roman Iron Pilum

The pilum was a javelin commonly used by the Roman army in ancient times. It consisted of an iron shank with a pyramidal head. The shank was joined to the wooden shaft by either a socket or a flat tang.

h. 71.6 cm

1st-2nd century AD

Iron

Provenance

  • Acquired at Hermann Historica, Auction 59, "Antiquities from the Axel Guttmann Collection and other Properties", Munich, 12th April 2010, lot 74

Publications

  • Hermann Historica, "Antiquities from the Axel Guttmann Collection and Other Properties", Auction 59, April 2010, lot 74
  • M. Junkelmann, "Roman Militaria" in M. Merrony (ed.), Mougins Museum of Classical Art, France, 2011, p. 243, fig. 24

Exhibitions

  • Musée d'Art Classique de Mougins (MACM), Mougins, France, from June 2011

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