Greek Bronze Illyrian Helmet

CIRCA 6TH CENTURY BC

10 1/2" (837 grams, 27 cm).

A sheet-bronze Illyrian-style helmet with two parallel ribs to the bowl, rectangular facial aperture, narrow flange to the rear; a series of punched annulets to the border of the aperture and cheek-plates; small hole to the brow.

Provenance

Ex Hermann-Historica, Munich; formerly in an old German collection.

CONDITION

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LOT 1018

Greek Bronze Illyrian Helmet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £15,730

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