Lot 492
Greek Illyrian Classic Bronze Helmet, circa 500-400 BC. The type of helmet worn by the armies of Alexander the Great - the Illyrian's were defeated by Alexander's father Philip II about the time Alexander was born in Pella in 356 BC. When Alexander was just 20 years old he defeated the Illyrian leader Cleitus in 335 BC. His Illyrian forces joined with Alexander during his conquest of the world. An excellent domed helmet with beautiful patina and long cheekpieces with a short flange, two raised ridges running over the crown, the helmet perimeter with an ornate border of decorative punched circles, attachment hook at center back. The incised quidelines were for decorative attachments of horsehair or feathered plumes. Two original pieces professionally reattached on the rear flared rim and a small restored hole nea r the top of the helmet, otherwise, overall excellent condition. An excellent example. Measures 24.7 cm high. Estimated Value $15,000 - 18,000
Acquired in 1988, Switzerland, cf. Antike Helme, by Marcus Egg, Manz 1988, p. 382, no. 5.
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| Realized $19,680 |
