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Celtic Iron Age La Tene Forged Iron Spear Head

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Celtic Iron Age La Tene Forged Iron Spear Head

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Ancient Central / Northern Europe, Celtic Iron Age, La Tene culture, ca. 5th to 1st century BCE. A forged-iron spear head with a lengthy petaloid blade atop a cylindrical socketing shaft. Each side of the blade exhibits a broad midrib that increased its overall stability when the edges or tip struck their intended target. Size: 17.1" L x 2.1" W (43.4 cm x 5.3 cm)

The Celtic world spanned most of Europe, from Spain to Britain, and as a result there was a great deal of variation in their material culture. Weapons like this one have a great deal of individual variation, perhaps reflecting the preferences of the person commissioning them. This is in strong contrast to the more mass-produced, standardized Roman swords. Though the La Tene culture clashed continuously with the expanding Roman Republic, we know that the Romans admired the Celtic iron weaponry, especially that of the Celto-Iberians. In fact, the name of the culture comes from La Tene, Switzerland, where archaeologists uncovered a large cache of weapons in Lake Neuchatel ("La Tene" translates to "The Shallows"). La Tene warfare utilized chariots, ring armor, strong iron swords, and deadly yet beautiful spears like these examples.

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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Condition

Professionally stabilized with green and russet material, and some areas of oxidation still visible. Minor abrasions, nicks, and earthen deposits commensurate with age, otherwise in excellent condition. Great size and form.

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Celtic Iron Age La Tene Forged Iron Spear Head

Name: Celtic Iron Age La Tene Forged Iron Spear Head
SKU: 141160515
Price: 1000 USD
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