An Illyrian helmet of middle form (type II), late 7th - mid 6th century BC Bronze helmet with straight facial cut-out, the integral cheek-pieces extending straight downwards, rising to the back in an elegant curve and terminating into pointed side cut-outs which slope to a flaring horizontal neckguard. The entire lower edge of the helmet decorated with a dense row of mm wide studs set between a double rib in repoussé. About ancient world, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available


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