02-24-2013, 11:37 PM
Hi Mark, it seems that A763 is the strongest candidate for a late roman spatha with a diamond cross section / rautenförmig blade. Thanks for the info, it might not be the most typical blade shape in a late roman context but it certainly is there. Beautiful blade and a good choice for a reconstruction! The other candidates don't have such a pronounced shape as this example. May I ask what kind of handle you are planning to have?
Perhaps I should open a new thread called "the hunt for a perfect 4th century AD spatha?
Perhaps I should open a new thread called "the hunt for a perfect 4th century AD spatha?