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PROPERTY FROM THE GUTTMANN COLLECTION
A GREEK BRONZE HELMET OF CHALCIDIAN TYPE
LATE CLASSICAL PERIOD, CIRCA LATE 4TH CENTURY B.C.
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A GREEK BRONZE HELMET OF CHALCIDIAN TYPE
LATE CLASSICAL PERIOD, CIRCA LATE 4TH CENTURY B.C.
Formed of a single heavy sheet, the domed crown with tall crest-holder, short flaring neck-guard, helmet and cheekpieces edged with a separately-applied moulded band, similar separately-applied brows with bud-like terminals, rivet with attachment ring at front, two attachment sockets either side, back of helmet and cheekpieces pierced once
13½ in. (34.3 cm.) high incl. cheekpieces
LATE CLASSICAL PERIOD, CIRCA LATE 4TH CENTURY B.C.
Formed of a single heavy sheet, the domed crown with tall crest-holder, short flaring neck-guard, helmet and cheekpieces edged with a separately-applied moulded band, similar separately-applied brows with bud-like terminals, rivet with attachment ring at front, two attachment sockets either side, back of helmet and cheekpieces pierced once
13½ in. (34.3 cm.) high incl. cheekpieces
Provenance
Axel Guttmann collection, Germany; acquired circa 1988.
Sale room notice
Please note that this helmet measures 15¼ in. (39 cm.) high incl. cheekpieces
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