Lot 896
A Quality Illyrian Helmet in Bronze. Illyria, c. 550-400 BC. Of high domed form with long triangular cheek guards and rectangular face opening, and everted neck flange. The crown with two raised parallel ridges; inbetween, three parallel incised lines. Entire exterior edge perimeter engraved with row of small dots between narrow borders. Overall with pleasant green and dark green patina with scattered brown. Professional repair and reinforcement to neck flange, otherwise helmet choice and free of the often considerable restoration usually seen on these. Height: 11". A very fine example of a Greek helmet.
Estimated Value $15,000 - 17,500.
This helmet a mate to that formerly in the Melvin Guttmann Museum; cf. Christies London (4-28-2004), lot 73. Same workshop?
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| Realized $14,950 |
