Mount for Spear Shaft, ca. 400, Made in Gaul, Late Roman, Silver-gilt, niello, Overall: 4 13/16 x 1 1/16 in., 1.4oz. (12.2 x 2.7 cm, 41g), Metalwork-Silver, This object comes from the Vermand Treasure, the most richly appointed barbarian-warrior grave ever found. The grave was likely that of an auxiliary soldier stationed in the Roman province of Gaul. It also contained a shield, parts of which of which are on view in the Arms and Armor Galleries
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Mount, Spear Shaft, ca, 400, Gaul, Late Roman, Silver-gilt, niello, Overall, 4 13/16 x 1 1/16, 1.4oz, 12.2 2.7 cm, 41g, Metalwork-Silver, object, comes, Vermand Treasure, richly appointed, barbarian-warrior, grave, auxiliary soldier, stationed, Roman province, contained, shield, parts, view, Arms, Armor Galleries
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