6th century BC-3rd century AD. A bronze helmet with domed skull and carination to the rear, flared neck-guard; row of perforations to the rim around the face. Cf. Egg, M. & Waurick, G. Antike Helme, Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum, Mainz, 1990, item 2 for original type. 396 grams, 26cm (10 1/4"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. Accompanied by metallurgic analytical report number 110773/564, written by Metallurgist Dr. Brian Gilmour of the Research Laboratory for Archaeology and the History of Art, University of Oxford. The helmet appears to have been made originally on the Corinthian model with close-fitting skull, lateral cheek-plates and projecting nasal. At some point in its history, it has been modified while retaining the undulating brow profile. The perforated leading edge may have been for permanent attachment of an organic padded liner. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Fine condition, some restoration.