A Celtic long sword,Central Europe,middle Latène period,3rd / 2nd century B. C. Sword with slightly ridged slashing blade ,typically formed crosspiece and slender tang with small top nut. Length 78 cm. Comes with a fragment of the scabbard of sheet iron with riveted suspension loop. Length 43 cm. Either cleaned,conserved and restored condition. Provenance: South German private collection,1990 and later,historic,historical,ancient world,ancient world,ancient times,object,objects,stills,clipping,cut out,cut-out,cut-outs,mediterranean,precious ,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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