Ancient Roman, Empire Steel Lance - 17 cm
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Roman iron spearhead (scorpio bolt head) of Antigua Roma culture, from the 1st–3rd century AD, 17 cm long with a leaf-shaped blade, made of steel and bearing a dark patina; provenance from a Belgian private collection via the Netherlands and accompanied by a CoA.
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A Roman Iron Spearhead or Scorpio Bolt Head, 1st - 3rd Century A.D.
Well-preserved Roman iron spearhead (or scorpio artillery bolt) with a long, elegant leaf-shaped blade and strong tapering tang for hafting. The piece shows a rich dark reddish-brown patina with areas of stable iron oxide, characteristic of ancient Roman military equipment. The form is typical of light javelins or the deadly bolts fired by the Roman scorpio (scorpion) torsion artillery.
Such weapons were essential in Roman legions and auxiliary units, combining lethal penetration power with portability. This example is a fine representative of Roman military technology and craftsmanship.
Length: 17 cm
Provenance:
Acquired in the Netherlands from a Belgian private collection, formed in the 2000s.
All items come with CoA
A Roman Iron Spearhead or Scorpio Bolt Head, 1st - 3rd Century A.D.
Well-preserved Roman iron spearhead (or scorpio artillery bolt) with a long, elegant leaf-shaped blade and strong tapering tang for hafting. The piece shows a rich dark reddish-brown patina with areas of stable iron oxide, characteristic of ancient Roman military equipment. The form is typical of light javelins or the deadly bolts fired by the Roman scorpio (scorpion) torsion artillery.
Such weapons were essential in Roman legions and auxiliary units, combining lethal penetration power with portability. This example is a fine representative of Roman military technology and craftsmanship.
Length: 17 cm
Provenance:
Acquired in the Netherlands from a Belgian private collection, formed in the 2000s.
All items come with CoA
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Country of origin
Unknown
Century/timeframe
1st to 3rd Century AD
Material
Steel
Acquired from
Auction house
Condition
Fair
Year acquired
2025
Style
Ancient Roman
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Height
17 cm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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