ca. 100–500 AD. Roman. An iron spatha with a long tapering, bevelled blade and a reconstructed bone hilt with two rectangular termini and a grip with finger-shaped grooves. The spatha was a key part of Roman military equipment and was used as a heavy infantry weapon, especially by the German auxiliaries; custom-made stand included.Provenance: Private Oxfordshire collection; formerly acquired on the European art market.Size: L:780mm / W:mm ; 760g