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Description
Description
A Late Roman iron sword featuring a long, straight double-edged blade centered by a pronounced midrib and tapering to a sharp point. The hilt is composed of a short rectangular-section grip with a flaring pommel and shallow guard, both decorated with fine silver inlay.
Weapons of this type represent the evolving sword forms of the Late Roman military, reflecting the transition from earlier imperial sidearms toward those of the early Byzantine period. The refined silver decoration suggests ownership by a soldier of elevated rank or status within the Late Roman army.
Length: 650 mm (≈ 65 cm / 25.6 inches)
Width (blade): 40 mm (≈ 4 cm / 1.57 inches)
Weight: 570 grams (≈ 1.26 lbs)
Period and Time
Period and Time
Late Roman Period, circa AD 300–500
This sword belongs to the final centuries of the Roman Empire, a period marked by military restructuring and the emergence of new weapon forms adapted to changing battlefield tactics.
During this time, longer double-edged blades with reinforced midribs became increasingly common among both infantry and cavalry units and continued into early Byzantine military traditions.
Material
Material
Iron with Silver Inlays
The blade is forged from iron and strengthened by a central midrib, providing durability for both thrusting and cutting. Decorative silver inlays on the guard and pommel reflect the Late Roman tradition of embellishing personal arms with precious metals, signaling prestige and craftsmanship associated with higher-status military equipment.
Provenance
Provenance
Private London collection; formerly in the collection of M. Ebnöther, Switzerland, 1980s. Cleared against the Art Loss Register database.
This piece is further supported by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
