Ancient Celtic Iron Age Spear Head - 20"L
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**Originally Listed At $1000**
Ancient Central / Northern Europe, Celtic Iron Age, ca. 5th to 1st century BCE. A forged iron spear head of considerable length bearing a conical socketing shaft and a sturdy shoulder. The elongated petaloid blade features sharpened edges, a pointed tip, and hundreds of petite chevron-shaped impressions decorating the surfaces. The density of the impressed motifs - not often seen on iron weaponry - suggests that this spear head was personalized by the smith who created it. Size: 20.3" L x 2" W (51.6 cm x 5.1 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#175390
Ancient Central / Northern Europe, Celtic Iron Age, ca. 5th to 1st century BCE. A forged iron spear head of considerable length bearing a conical socketing shaft and a sturdy shoulder. The elongated petaloid blade features sharpened edges, a pointed tip, and hundreds of petite chevron-shaped impressions decorating the surfaces. The density of the impressed motifs - not often seen on iron weaponry - suggests that this spear head was personalized by the smith who created it. Size: 20.3" L x 2" W (51.6 cm x 5.1 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#175390
Condition
Repaired across midsection with thick earthen material along break lines. Abrasions, oxidation, and nicks commensurate with age, with softening to some impressed patterns, and light earthen deposits. Great patina and preservation to most impressed patterns!
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Ancient Celtic Iron Age Spear Head - 20"L
Estimate $900 - $1,200
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