Sarmatian Iron ring-hilted sword - 40.7 cm
05
days
18
hours
35
minutes
05
seconds
Current bid
€ 550
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 5,900 - € 7,200
 | €550 | |
|---|---|---|
 | €500 | |
 | €3 | |
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 144940 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Description from the seller
Ring-hilted sword - Sarmatian - 1st - 2nd century AD
Culture: Sarmatian
Dating: 1st–2nd century AD
Object type: Ancient sword with ring-hilt
Era: Roman Imperial Period
Description
For sale is an ancient Sarmatian ring-hilted sword, dated to the 1st–2nd century AD. This exceptional historical object comes from a time when the Sarmatian horsemen peoples shaped the steppes of Eastern Europe and the northern Black Sea region.
Characteristic for this sword type is the distinctive ring-hilt, a special design feature of historical weapons that gives the object a unique appearance. Such swords are associated with the pronounced cavalry warfare culture of the Sarmatians, who interacted and clashed with the Roman Empire for centuries.
The piece offers a fascinating glimpse into the weaponry and military history of antiquity and is an interesting collectible for lovers of ancient weapons, Sarmatian culture, and the Roman Imperial era.
Historical significance
The Sarmatians were Iranian-speaking nomadic horsemen who inhabited broad areas of the Eurasian steppe in antiquity. Their military culture was strongly cavalry-oriented. Weapons with characteristic hilt shapes are important witnesses to the diverse weapon traditions of this era.
Condition
The condition is very good and preserved. Please refer to the attached photographs for details on material, surface, and overall state of preservation.
Summary
An interesting ancient sword with a distinctive ring-hilt from the era of the Sarmatian horsemen, dated to the 1st–2nd century AD. An attractive collectible for connoisseurs of ancient weapons and the military history of Eastern Europe.
See also T. Gischer, Die Armee der Caesaren (2012) 192; C. Miks, Studien zur römischen Schwertbewaffnung in der Kaiserzeit (2007) A 209
Shipping only within the European Union.
Ring-hilted sword - Sarmatian - 1st - 2nd century AD
Culture: Sarmatian
Dating: 1st–2nd century AD
Object type: Ancient sword with ring-hilt
Era: Roman Imperial Period
Description
For sale is an ancient Sarmatian ring-hilted sword, dated to the 1st–2nd century AD. This exceptional historical object comes from a time when the Sarmatian horsemen peoples shaped the steppes of Eastern Europe and the northern Black Sea region.
Characteristic for this sword type is the distinctive ring-hilt, a special design feature of historical weapons that gives the object a unique appearance. Such swords are associated with the pronounced cavalry warfare culture of the Sarmatians, who interacted and clashed with the Roman Empire for centuries.
The piece offers a fascinating glimpse into the weaponry and military history of antiquity and is an interesting collectible for lovers of ancient weapons, Sarmatian culture, and the Roman Imperial era.
Historical significance
The Sarmatians were Iranian-speaking nomadic horsemen who inhabited broad areas of the Eurasian steppe in antiquity. Their military culture was strongly cavalry-oriented. Weapons with characteristic hilt shapes are important witnesses to the diverse weapon traditions of this era.
Condition
The condition is very good and preserved. Please refer to the attached photographs for details on material, surface, and overall state of preservation.
Summary
An interesting ancient sword with a distinctive ring-hilt from the era of the Sarmatian horsemen, dated to the 1st–2nd century AD. An attractive collectible for connoisseurs of ancient weapons and the military history of Eastern Europe.
See also T. Gischer, Die Armee der Caesaren (2012) 192; C. Miks, Studien zur römischen Schwertbewaffnung in der Kaiserzeit (2007) A 209
Shipping only within the European Union.
Details
Culture
Sarmatian
Century/timeframe
1. - 2. Jh.
Name of object
ring-hilted sword
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2007
Material
Iron
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
40.7 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1995
Previous owner - country acquired from
Austria
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
Disclaimer
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.
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.
