Lot Essay
Cf. Mitten and Doeringer (ed.), Master Bronzes from the Classical World, from the William Randolph Hearst Collection (50.37.19), Fogg Art Museum, Cambrige, USA, 1968, no. 227
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A ROMANO-CELTIC BRONZE 'MONTEFORTINO' HELMET
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C./1ST CENTURY A.D.
With decorated rosette finial, the slight peak bearing chased chevron pattern, and beaded and rope design, with two separately attached and hinged ear-flaps, the whole with rich green patina, mounted 13½ in. (34.2 cm.) high
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C./1ST CENTURY A.D.
With decorated rosette finial, the slight peak bearing chased chevron pattern, and beaded and rope design, with two separately attached and hinged ear-flaps, the whole with rich green patina, mounted 13½ in. (34.2 cm.) high