Early Byzantine Iron Banded Helmet
6th century CE
Iron, 21x17,5 cm diameter, 15,5 cm height
4,5 cm wide headband riveted to the three-piece skull comprised of two side parts and a crest band. Several parts missing and the surface corroded but in good shape.
Fine condition. Very Rare!
Ex. Coll. M.D., acquired at the european art market.; Ex. Hermann Historica 2014 (Start € 4500)