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A ROMAN BRONZE PARADE HELMET - CIRCA LATE 2nd-EARLY 3rd CENTURY A.D.
Formed of hammered sheet, the high-arching crest with a peaked double ridge, a repousse' bust of Minerva at the front of the crest, the goddess depicted with a triple-crested helmet and scaly aegis with central gorgoneion, her shield on her left shoulder, the helmet with molded ear protection, perforated for attachment along the visor below the Minerva bust. 10 1/4 inches high. |