SECOND HALF OF 7TH CENTURY B.C.

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A CORINTHIAN TYPE BRONZE HELMET
SECOND HALF OF 7TH CENTURY B.C.
Of deep domed form, with narrow everted flange at rear and long nose-guard with rounded end, pierced holes around perimeter for attachment of decorative band, some remaining rivets, further holes over the crown
8 5/8 in. (22 cm.) high

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Lot Essay

The holes over the crown of the head were probably for the attachment of a central crest and additional bull's horns to enhance the ferocity of the warrior. Cf. Exhibition catalogue, S. Cassani (ed.), The Art of the Italic Peoples from 3000 to 300 B.C., Geneva, 1993, p. 363, no. 240 for a similar helmet with surviving bull's horns and traces of decorative perimeter band.

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