Medieval - Short sword in wrought iron - 14th/15th century






Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Medieval short sword in wrought iron
Short sword or dagger in iron composed of a fine blade with a marked central ridge, cruciform cross-section, a short flat guard adorned with two rivets and a cylindrical pommel at the end of a tang that may have been inlaid with wood or bone to form the grip and further ornament the weapon
Medieval period, 14th / 15th century
Total length 27.8 cm
No restoration - just stabilized to stop rust
Provenance: France, N.B.C. gallery.
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Medieval short sword in wrought iron
Short sword or dagger in iron composed of a fine blade with a marked central ridge, cruciform cross-section, a short flat guard adorned with two rivets and a cylindrical pommel at the end of a tang that may have been inlaid with wood or bone to form the grip and further ornament the weapon
Medieval period, 14th / 15th century
Total length 27.8 cm
No restoration - just stabilized to stop rust
Provenance: France, N.B.C. gallery.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All seller's items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
