Sale 5524
London, South Kensington
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28 April 2004
Price realised
GBP 35,850
Estimate
A CORINTHIAN TYPE BRONZE HELMET CIRCA MID-6TH CENTURY B.C. Of domed form with protruding nose-guard and moulded eyebrows, a ridged band around the perimeter, repaired with restoration 10¼ in. (26 cm.) high
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