Ancient Celtic Iron Age Socketed Spear Tip
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Ancient Central / Northern Europe, Celtic Iron Age, ca. 5th to 1st century BCE. A forged-iron spear head of efficient size with a conical socketing shaft and a petaloid blade. The blade features sharpened edges, a shallow midrib, and a pointed tip useful for penetrating even the most durable armor of the time. Layers of russet and green patina have formed over the weapon and imbue it with an attractive presentation. Size: 13.4" L x 1.875" W (34 cm x 4.8 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#175391
Ancient Central / Northern Europe, Celtic Iron Age, ca. 5th to 1st century BCE. A forged-iron spear head of efficient size with a conical socketing shaft and a petaloid blade. The blade features sharpened edges, a shallow midrib, and a pointed tip useful for penetrating even the most durable armor of the time. Layers of russet and green patina have formed over the weapon and imbue it with an attractive presentation. Size: 13.4" L x 1.875" W (34 cm x 4.8 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#175391
Condition
Restoration and stabilization to one area of lower blade face as indicated by modern light-green material. Chips and oxidation to blade and socketing shaft commensurate with age, otherwise in excellent condition. Nice surface smoothness on one side of blade.
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Ancient Celtic Iron Age Socketed Spear Tip
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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