Lot 941
Late Republican gladius, Delos type, 1st century B.C.
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots
Description
Double-edged blade with straight, nearly parallel cutting edges that widen slightly toward the center, and an elongated, slightly curved tip. A barely pronounced central ridge on both sides. A square tang that tapers from approximately 1.5 cm to 0.3 cm toward the pommel. A rivet hole approximately 2 cm above the blade. The blade base curves out slightly below the crossguard. The surface is slightly corroded and covered with iron oxides. The cutting edges have minimal nicks. The tang is broken and has been rejoined. Overall, the iron structure is in excellent condition, having been expertly restored and stabilized. Length: 65.7 cm. CULTURAL ASSET!Provenance: Private collection in France. Acquired from Hermann Historica, Munich, in April 2012 (Auction 64, Lot 3159). Previously from a private collection in the United States. Acquired for the collection from Hixenbaugh Ancient Art in New York.
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