Mount for Spear-Shaft, ca. 400, Made in Vermand, North France, Late Roman, Silver-gilt, niello, Overall: 3 11/16 x 5/8 x 1/16 in., 0.7oz. (9.4 x 1.6 x 0.2 cm, 19g), Enamels-Translucent, 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, Vermand, North France, Late Roman, Silver-gilt, niello, Overall, 3 11/16 x 5/8 1/16, 0.7oz, 9.4 1.6 0.2 cm, 19g, Enamels-Translucent, object, comes, Vermand Treasure, richly appointed, barbarian-warrior, grave, auxiliary soldier, stationed, Roman province, Gaul, contained, shield, parts, view, Arms, Armor Galleries
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