LOT 429 Western Asiatic Urartian Helmet with Beast-Headed Serpents
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10th-7th century BC. A bronze helmet of sub-conical form with repoussé rib to the forward face ending in a beast-head and flanked by two repoussé arched serpents; three repoussé horizontal bands above the rim, two small lateral holes (for attachment of a liner?); mounted on a custom-made stand. See Christie's, New York 5th June 2014, Lot 55 for similar. 2.3 kg, 48cm including stand (19"). Property of a London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK art market. Accompanied by a positive metallurgic analytical report, written by Metallurgist Dr. Brian Gilmour of the Research Laboratory for Archaeology and the History of Art, University of Oxford. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Fine condition.
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