A Celtic long sword with scabbard, Middle La Tène Period, 3rd/2nd century Stuck tightly in the scabbard, a broad iron blade with typically curved iron quillons and a conical (slightly bent) tang. The iron scabbard is ridged on the obverse side and has a chape overlay. There is a riveted suspension ring on the reverse side of the locket. Uncleaned, conserved excavation discovery. The scabbard is ruptured somewhat on one side. Defects on the chape and locket. Length 89 cm. historic, historical, ancient world, ancient world, ancient times, object, objects, st,

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