Lot 1065
Four iron spearheads, Celtic – Early Medieval, 4th century B.C. – 6th century A.D.
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots
Description
1) Lance tip with long, round socket and laurel-leaf-shaped blade and rounded, clearly defined central ridge. Celtic or Roman (3rd century B.C. – 1st century A.D.). Length 24.4 cm. 2) Lance tip with round socket and obtuse-angled central ridge. Two rivet holes in front of the socket border. Triangular blade with round range. Roman or early medieval (2nd century A.D. – 6th century A.D.). Length 29.5 cm. 3) Lance tip with round socket, the blade with triangular head and recessed range as well as obtuse-angled central ridge. Roman or early medieval (2nd century A.D. – 6th century A.D.). Length 29.3 cm. 4) Lance tip with round socket and laurel-leaf-shaped blade without central ridge. The border of the socket hammered out. Roman or early medieval (1st century A.D. – 6th century A.D.). Length 32.6 cm. All pieces expertly preserved and stabilised. CULTURAL ASSET!Provenance: From the Axel Guttmann Collection, acquired in the 1980s and 1990s on the German art market.
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