CHALCIDIAN BRONZE HELMET WITH CHEEK GUARDS

Ca. 500 - 400 BC A Chalcidian helmet comprised of hammered tinned bronze. This helmet form, was initially depicted on pottery believed to derive from the Euboean city of Chalcis. This helmet is distinguished by its curved cheekpieces, which are attached by thin bronze pins that form a hinge. A very short teardrop-shaped nose guard extends down from raised curves, demarcating the eyes. The forehead has a sweeping central ridge and an overhanging brow line. Curves on the sides allow the ears to be left open, improving battlefield communication. For similar see: Christie's Live Auction 1679, Antiquities, Lot. 131.
Size: 300mm x 240mm; Weight: 1.4kg
Provenance: Property of a London art gallery; previously in the European collection; Ex. F. Breydel collection, Belgium, 1970s. 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.
4000
Estimate: GBP 6000 - 10000