ANCIENT ROMAN IRON PUGIO DAGGER WITH SCABBARD
Ca. 100 AD.
An iron pugio, or squat triangular dagger with a midrib and rivet holes to accept a handle. This dagger comes with its beautiful scabbard complete with tassel-like ornaments, and a round chape. The pugio was a sidearm used by Roman soldiers as well as by civilians such as senators or other prominent citizens for self-defense. The weapon is best suited for short, stabbing motions, which would have deadly effects. This item has been restored.
Size: L:425mm / W:105mm ; 535g
Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Estimate: GBP 3000 - 6000
Price realized | 1'800 GBP |
Starting price | 1'800 GBP |
Estimate | 3'000 GBP |