Lot 734
Greek / Illyrian Classic Bronze Helmet, circa 500-400 B.C. The type of helmet worn by the armies of Alexander the Great. The Illyrians 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; Cleitus' 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 plain, attachment nail head at center front. The incised guidelines were for decorative attachments of horsehair or feathered plumes. Small restored one inch crack at front of helmet, otherwise, overall fine condition. An excellent example. Measures 9" (24.7 cm) high.
Estimated Value $14,000 - 16,000.
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| Realized $18,000 |
