Lot 1066
Three iron lanceheads and two lance ferrules, Roman – Early Medieval, 1st–10th centuries.
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots
Description
1) Roman lancehead, 1st – 3rd century A.D. Conical, round socket and triangular, almost flat blade with an extremely shallow, barely perceptible central ridge. The blade set off at the bottom by inward-drawn arcs. Very well and expertly preserved and stabilised. Length 21.7 cm. 2) Merovingian lancehead with long, round socket and triangular blade with a pronounced central ridge, grooved on both sides. 6th – 7th century. Length 34 cm. 3) Early medieval lancehead with ten-faceted socket and two rivets just before the socket rim. Triangular parade, set off from the socket at the bottom at a 45-Class angle. Blade of rhombic cross-section with a clearly discernible central ridge. 7th – 8th century. Length 22.1 cm. 4–5) Two early medieval lance ferrules with round socket and elongated, square head. The shorter one with an offset polyhedron at the transition from socket to head. 7th – 8th century. Length 24.8 cm and 35 cm. CULTURAL ASSET!Provenance: From the Axel Guttmann Collection, acquired in the 1980s and 1990s on the German art market.
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