Celtic Iron Extremely large Celtic spear - 530 mm
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Description from the seller
Large Iron Age spearhead made of iron, possibly Celtic / La-Tène period, ca. 3rd–1st century BCE.
unusually long and slender specimen with a leaf-shaped blade and a long tang for receiving the wooden shaft. The surface shows a pronounced archaeological iron patina with mineral encrustations and strong corrosion.
Typologically it is classified in the European Iron Age, in the Celtic-La Tène cultural area.
Dimensions: 53 × 4.4 cm
Material: iron
Condition: largely complete, age-related corrosion and fire patina
Large Iron Age spearhead made of iron, possibly Celtic / La-Tène period, ca. 3rd–1st century BCE.
unusually long and slender specimen with a leaf-shaped blade and a long tang for receiving the wooden shaft. The surface shows a pronounced archaeological iron patina with mineral encrustations and strong corrosion.
Typologically it is classified in the European Iron Age, in the Celtic-La Tène cultural area.
Dimensions: 53 × 4.4 cm
Material: iron
Condition: largely complete, age-related corrosion and fire patina
Details
Culture
Celtic
Century/timeframe
300-100 v.Chr.
Name of object
Extremely large Celtic spear
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2016
Material
Iron
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
530 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2014
Width
44 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Depth
0 cm
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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