Ancient Roman Bronze Gladius Amulet - 38 mm
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Ancient Roman bronze Gladius Amulet, 38 x 11 mm (10 g), in excellent condition from the 1st–4th century AD, with a fine patina and suitable for wear or display.
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Finely crafted bronze GLADIUS amulet from ancient Rome
Fine patina, well preserved and remains very wearable or makes for an interesting and attractive display piece
The famous weapon of the Roman Legions and several types of Gladiators, the sword is well balanced with a double edges blade, strong cross guard and impressive pommel
38 x 11mm, 10gr.
Provenance:
British historian, UK gallery (2020s)
UK private collection (1990)
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Finely crafted bronze GLADIUS amulet from ancient Rome
Fine patina, well preserved and remains very wearable or makes for an interesting and attractive display piece
The famous weapon of the Roman Legions and several types of Gladiators, the sword is well balanced with a double edges blade, strong cross guard and impressive pommel
38 x 11mm, 10gr.
Provenance:
British historian, UK gallery (2020s)
UK private collection (1990)
A note of provenance will be supplied
Items are generally shipped using UPS or another similar courier service provider
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1 - 399 AD
Name of object
Gladius Amulet
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2020
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
38 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
11 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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