Circa 100-300 AD A folding iron chair formed of Iron made for a commander (Sella Castrensis) in the Roman legion; composed of two folding frame which are lavishly decorated with inlays of bronze The supporting sides of both frames and upper edges have rectangular profile, all other sides are of circular cross-section, thickening slightly around the rectangular profile. The chair is decorated throughout with chevron pattern also referred to as herringbone patterns. A later leather seat added. See bibliography: Susanne Stöckl, Ein eiserner Klappstuhl der Völkerwanderungszeit im Landesmuseum Joanneum, Schild von Steier 20, 2007, pp. 27 - 42, on a similar chair on display in the Landesmuseum Joanneum Graz. The army of ancient Rome (800 BC – AD 476) was a formidable fighting power. It was exceptionally well disciplined, organised and supplied with a huge selection of effective and battle-proven weapons. The sword and spear were the infantryman’s main weapons, and the spectacular military successes of the Roman legions throughout Europe and the Middle East lay in the disciplined battlefield application and relentless training in the use of these weapons. Size: L:670mm / W:480mm ; 7kg. From a private collection; previously bought from private collection Edward Bunter in 2017; previously acquired from ancient art dealer in London in 1969.