Lot 78
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A PILOS TYPE BRONZE HELMET
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A PILOS TYPE BRONZE HELMET

4TH CENTURY B.C.

Details
A PILOS TYPE BRONZE HELMET
4TH CENTURY B.C.
Of conical form with carinated lip above the broad brim, the front with two rearing confronting ibex in relief, remains of riveted attachment plates for crest on the crown's apex, two pierced holes on lower edge at either side, incised lines around the perimeter, minor restoration
9 5/8 in. (24.5 cm.) high
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, Restaurierung antiker Bronzewaffen: Sammlung Axel Guttmann, II, Mainz, 1993, no. V (AG 300); and Sammlung Axel Guttmann, Antike Helme Kalender, 1990, December.

See illustration on previous page of the printed catalogue.

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