Celtic Iron - Celtic sword - La Tène - 3rd / 1st century BCE. - 56 cm
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Celtic forged iron sword from La Tène culture, dating to the 3rd to 1st century BCE, with a 56 cm total length and a bon condition, acquired in 2026 from a French gallery and previously owned from another French gallery, authentic and original.
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Celtic forged iron sword
Sword made of iron consisting of a long double-edged blade, a tang pierced with a hole at its base to hold a wooden or bone handle.
La Tène, Celtic era, 3rd / 1st century BCE.
Total length 56 cm
No restoration - simply stabilized to stop rust
Provenance: France, O.C.E. gallery
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Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateCeltic forged iron sword
Sword made of iron consisting of a long double-edged blade, a tang pierced with a hole at its base to hold a wooden or bone handle.
La Tène, Celtic era, 3rd / 1st century BCE.
Total length 56 cm
No restoration - simply stabilized to stop rust
Provenance: France, O.C.E. 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.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Celtic
Century/timeframe
3ème / 1er siècle avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Celtic sword - La Tène - 3rd / 1st century BCE.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Material
Iron
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
56 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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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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.
