4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.

Details

A MONTEFORTINO TYPE BRONZE HELMET
4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
The crown topped by foliate finial, the narrow rear peak with hatched 'rope' border extending around the helmet perimeter, the underside with riveted plate and twin attachment rings, dents to front of helmet
10¼ in. (26 cm.) high

Provenance

Acquired in 1989, Cologne.

Special notice

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

Lot Essay

PUBLISHED:
H. Born, Zur Herstellung der Etruskischen Bronzehelme mit Scheitelknauf, Archäologisches Korrespondenzblatt, 21, 1991, pp. 76-77, pls. 9.1 and 14 (AG 290).

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