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LOT 0503
Sold for (Inc. bp): £8,125
ROMAN CAVALRY SPORTS HELMET MASK
2ND CENTURY AD
5 1/4" (80 grams, 13.5cm).
2ND CENTURY AD
5 1/4" (80 grams, 13.5cm).
A bronze face-mask fragment from a cavalry or sports helmet with moulded facial details, holes to the underside of the nose, openwork eyes with rings for the pupils, modelled top lip.
PROVENANCE:
Property of a European gentleman living in the UK; formerly in a private collection formed in the 1990s.
LITERATURE:
See Travis, H. & J. Roman Helmets, Stroud, 2014, item 89 for similar (complete).
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
