Bidspirit auction | CHALCIDIAN BRONZE HELMET

CHALCIDIAN BRONZE HELMET - Ca. 500 BC. A bronze helmet of Chalcidian type, with a high crown and a reinforced horizontal ridge running around the circumference. A pronounced raised band extends above the brow, curving upward at the centre. The front features arched eye openings and a short, downward-sloping nasal guard. Hinged cheek guards extend from either side. A flared neck guard extends from the back, curving downward and slightly outward.For similar see: The Walters Art Museum, Accession Number 54.2468; Bonhams, Antiquities, 4 July 2024, Lot 120.Size: 350mm x 270mm; Weight: 1.7kgProvenance: Private London collection acquired on the European art market prior to 2000. 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.