Casque de type italo-corinthien Eyebrows in high relief. The cheek guards are en…

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Casque de type italo-corinthien

Eyebrows in high relief. The cheek guards are engraved with two opposing boars. The nose guard is engraved with a chevron pattern. A crest was placed at the top of the skull. Copper alloy with smooth brown patina. Magna Graecia, 5th century B.C. Length: 24.3 cm Deformations, small fillings, two small holes and missing part of the neck guard. Hermann Historica sale, October 10, 2009

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Casque de type italo-corinthien

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