A Celtic long sword,Central Europe,middle Latène period,3rd / 2nd century Sword with a lightly ridged hacking blade,the upper part of the blade seized by the iron scabbard,deeply struck bladesmith's mark at the base of the blade. Typically formed quillons and slender tang with small pommel plate. Length cm. Comes with an iron sword chain consisting of links of twisted wire. Length 46 cm. Provenance: Munich private collection,ca. 1990,historic,historical,ancient world,ancient world,ancient times,object,objects,stills,clipping,cut out,c,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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