Ancient Roman Iron Spearhead

Ca. 300-500 AD. Roman. An iron spearhead with an elongated leaf-shaped blade, raised midrib, sharp tapering edges, and a long flared socket. Good condition; custom-made stand included. Weapons of this type were used in the Late Roman period by both Roman soldiers and their adversaries. Spears were probably used alongside a shield by heavy infantry fighting in close formation. For more information on Roman weaponry, see Bishop, M. , Coulston, J. (2006) . Roman Military Equipment from the Punic Wars to the Fall of Rome, Second Edition. Oxford; Havertown, PA: Oxbow Books. Size: L: 373mm / W: 37mm ; 320g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK / International art markets.