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901 - STUNNING LA TENE SWORD WITH ORIGINAL BRONZE SCABBARD.

Estimate £12,000 - £20,000

Description

STUNNING LA TENE SWORD WITH ORIGINAL BRONZE SCABBARD. Ca. 300 BC. An iron sword with a long, straight blade and a narrow tang above rounded shoulders, accompanied by its scabbard with a rounded chape and decorated in low relief with curvilinear motifs. Mounted on a custom-made stand. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1987,0404.2. Size: 90-96mm x 48-51mm; Weight: g Provenance: London private collection; ex Belgium acquisition; formerly in a Netherlands-based collection, 1970s–1980s. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

About the sale FINE ANCIENT ART AND ANTIQUITIES - THE PRINCE COLLECTION

Auction location

Auction time 06/21/2026 at 2:00 PM

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