Inv. n°: MMoCA519

Celtic Iron Sword in Scabbard with Scrollwork Decoration

Lightly ridged blade with Damascus pattern. The scabbard has flanged sides and chiselled ribs, finely engraved work at the locket, and a riveted suspension loop on the reverse side. Other features are a tapered tang, curved guard, and an oval riveted top knob.

h. 88.2 cm

Middle La Tène, 3rd-2nd century BC

Iron

Provenance

  • Acquired at Hermann Historica, Auction 59, "Antiquities from the Axel Guttmann Collection and other Properties", Munich, 12th April 2010, lot 270

Publications

  • Hermann Historica, "Antiquities from the Axel Guttmann Collection and Other Properties", Auction 59, April 2010, lot 270
  • M. Junkelmann, "Roman Militaria" in M. Merrony (ed.), Mougins Museum of Classical Art, France, 2011, p. 242, fig. 21

Exhibitions

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

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