Inv. n°: MMoCA516
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.
Provenance
Publications
- , "Antiquities from the Axel Guttmann Collection and Other Properties", Auction 59
- , "Roman Militaria", Mougins Museum of Classical Art, France
Exhibitions
- Musée d'Art Classique de Mougins (MACM), Mougins, France, from June 2011
N.B. Our online collection is being continually updated thanks to ongoing research and documentation efforts carried out by the MACM documentation team. Any additional information is welcome, please contact us.