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LOT 0748
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
ROMAN IRON KNIFE WITH BRONZE DECORATED HANDLE
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
5 3/8 in. (62 grams, 13.5 cm).
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
5 3/8 in. (62 grams, 13.5 cm).
Single-edged iron blade with ellipsoid-section bronze handle, openwork acanthus-leaf finial, bands of loose crosshatching to both faces. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired on the British art market.
From the collection of a South West London, UK, specialist Stone Age collector.
LITERATURE:
See Capwell, Dr. T., Knives, Daggers and Bayonets, London, 2009.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
