ANCIENT ROMAN IRON PUGIO DAGGER WITH SCABBARD
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Description
Ca. 100 AD.
An iron pugio, or squat triangular dagger with a midrib and rivet holes to accept a handle. This dagger comes with its beautiful scabbard complete with tassel-like ornaments, and a round chape. The pugio was a sidearm used by Roman soldiers as well as by civilians such as senators or other prominent citizens for self-defense. The weapon is best suited for short, stabbing motions, which would have deadly effects. This item has been restored.
Size: L:425mm / W:105mm ; 535g
Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
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ANCIENT ROMAN IRON PUGIO DAGGER WITH SCABBARD
Estimate £3,000 - £6,000
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