Very Large Iron Age Celtic Iron La Tene Socketted Spearhead

拍品描述

1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. Extremely long, slender leaf-shaped blade with a median rib, rounded tip, short shoulder, and a socket with lateral holes to accept a fixing peg. Cf. Stead, I. et al., Iron Age and Roman Burials in Champagne, Oxford, 2006, fig.56(15), for type. 819 grams, 73 cm (28 3/4 in.). Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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