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941 - Late Republican gladius, Delos type, 1st century B.C.
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Late Republican gladius, Delos type, 1st century B.C. Double-edged blade with straight, nearly parallel cutting edges that widen slightly toward the center, and an elongated, slightly curved tip. Only a faint central ridge on both sides. Square tang tapering from approximately 1.5 cm to 0.3 cm toward the pommel. A rivet hole approximately 2 cm above the blade. The blade base curves out slightly below the crossguard. Surface is slightly corroded and covered with iron oxides. The cutting edges have minimal nicks. The tang is broken and has been rejoined. Overall, the iron structure is in excellent condition, having been expertly restored and stabilized. Length 65.7 cm. CULTURAL HERITAGE! Provenance: French private collection. Acquired from Hermann Historica, Munich, in April 2012 (Auction 64, Lot 3159). Previously from an American private collection. Acquired for the collection from Hixenbaugh Ancient Art in New York. Condition: II -
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