An Italic Negau type bronze helmet
Circa 6th Century B.C.
The domed crown with moulded lobes and central tear-drop motif, carinated above the rim, the rim flanged and perforated on each side for the attachment of a chin strap, 19cm high x 26cm wide注脚Provenance:
German art market, 1980s.

For discussion of the type, see A. Bottini et al, Antike Helme, Mainz, 1988, p.244-5; cat. no. 67 is a closely-related example to the above lot.