Roman Iron Fishing Harpoon on Acrylic Base Artwork modern day Yorkshire

modern day Yorkshire

the blade itself

Originates from: Athens

Dimensions: 4” W x 4” H (on stand) x 2

Dimensions: 10” H x 8” W x 10” D

Roman Iron Fishing Harpoon on Acrylic Base Artwork modern day YorkshireOriginates from: England Era: 1st 3rd Century AD Dimensions: 11 H x 2 W x 2 D (on base) Incredible iron fishing harpoon, Roman in origin, found in the UK, circa 1st 3rd century AD. A beautiful and visceral example of Roman hunting weaponry, with a stunning head and excellently detailed barb point. A scarcely found large example, mounted on modern acrylic base. From a large Canadian collection of Roman English and Celtic Antiquities, acquired in 1980s.