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277 - Roman Tinned Bronze Mainz-Type Gladius Sword Chape. Circa 1st century A.D. Triangular in plan with repouss ornament; outer frame with bands of pellets enclosing decorative panels: above, acanthus scrolls with tendrils emanating from a central vase; in the middle, openwork cross with acanthus scrolls; in the base, a pelta and other motifs; three fixing holes at the upper edge, apex absent; inked '693' notation. Cf. for a similar chape, Miks, Studien zur R mischen Schwertbewaffnung in der Kaiserzeit, I-II Banden, Radebeul, 2007, pl. 193, no.A699. 11.84 grams, 83 mm (3 1/4 in.).
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Roman Tinned Bronze Mainz-Type Gladius Sword Chape. Circa 1st century A.D. Triangular in plan with repouss ornament; outer frame with bands of pellets enclosing decorative panels: above, acanthus scrolls with tendrils emanating from a central vase; in the middle, openwork cross with acanthus scrolls; in the base, a pelta and other motifs; three fixing holes at the upper edge, apex absent; inked '693' notation. Cf. for a similar chape, Miks, Studien zur R mischen Schwertbewaffnung in der Kaiserzeit, I-II Banden, Radebeul, 2007, pl. 193, no.A699. 11.84 grams, 83 mm (3 1/4 in.). Ex Wiltshire, UK, collection, 1990s. 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. See our website for more information.
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