Roman Fruit Knife on Acrylic Base Vases A raised tail and legs

A raised tail and legs bent underneath

is beautiful in form and design

50 - 75 amulets made of shells

Incredible crudely carved limestone

Provenance: Montreal private collection

Roman Fruit Knife on Acrylic Base Vases A raised tail and legsOriginates from: England Era: 1st 3rd Century AD Dimensions: 6 H x 2 W x 2 D (on base) A beautiful Roman English fruit knife for home or travel usage, circa 1st 3rd Century AD, retaining its original bronze handle, with excellent green patina across the handle, and heavily textured patina across the iron blade. A excellent whole example. From a large Canadian collection of Roman English and Celtic Antiquities, acquired in 1980s.