Bidspirit auction | CHALCIDIAN BRONZE HELMET WITH CHECKS

CHALCIDIAN BRONZE HELMET WITH CHECKS - Ca. 500 BC. A striking Chalcidian helmet comprised of hammered tinned bronze, so named as this helmet form was initially depicted on pottery believed to derive from the Euboean city of Chalcis. The Chalcidian helmet was much lighter and less cumbersome than other Greek helmets, distinguished by curved cheek pieces, this example with hinged rather than continuous cheek pieces. Beyond this coveted form is the gorgeous silvery sheen and green patina. Size: 310mm x 240mm; Weight: 830g Provenance: Property of a European collector, acquired on the Austrian art market, 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.