CIRCA 350-250 B.C.

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A MONTEFORTINO TYPE BRONZE HELMET
CIRCA 350-250 B.C.
The crown topped by rosette finial, the narrow rear peak with hatched 'rope' border extending around the helmet perimeter, twin attachment rings on the underside, with cusped cheekpieces
Helmet 7½ in. (19 cm.) high; cheekpieces 5¼ in. (13.4 cm.) long

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, p. 74, pl. 8.1; H. Born, Restaurierung antiker Bronzewaffen: Sammlung Axel Guttmann, II, Mainz, 1993, pp. 32-34, pl. 13; and M. Junkelmann, Römische Helme: Sammlung Axel Guttmann, VIII, Mainz, 2000, pp. 93-94, pl. I, foldout II (AG 441).

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