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Lot 940
A late Republican sword blade of Delos type, 1st century B.C. A late Republican sword blade of Delos type, 1st century B.C. A late Republican sword blade of Delos type, 1st century B.C. A late Republican sword blade of Delos type, 1st century B.C.
A late Republican sword blade of Delos type, 1st century B.C.
A late Republican sword blade of Delos type, 1st century B.C.
A late Republican sword blade of Delos type, 1st century B.C.
A late Republican sword blade of Delos type, 1st century B.C.

Lot 940

A late Republican sword blade of Delos type, 1st century B.C.

Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A108kua | Live auction | 1169 Lots

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Description

The slender, long, double-edged blade with straight, almost parallel cutting edges, widening only slightly towards the middle, and elongated, triangular point. A pronounced medial ridge on both sides. Rounded grip hinge with traces of hammering, the flattened top edge broken. The root of the blade flaring out slightly below the quillons. The surface slightly corroded and covered with iron oxides. Minimal notches on the cutting edges. The iron substance in excellent condition overall, professionally restored and stabilised. Length 77 cm. CULTURAL ASSET

Provenance: Private French collection. Acquired at Hermann Historica, Munich, on 11 April 2008.

Condition: II - Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10 am (CEST) with Lot no. 001 - 861 and continues on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10 am (CEST) with Lot no. 862 - 1172. The pre-sale view will take place from May 12 - May 15 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CEST). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.

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