A ROMAN MONTEFORTINO BRONZE HELMET, CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C. / A.D. A ROMAN MONTEFORTINO BRONZE HELMET, CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C. / A.D. A ROMAN MONTEFORTINO BRONZE HELMET, CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C. / A.D. A ROMAN MONTEFORTINO BRONZE HELMET, CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C. / A.D.

A ROMAN MONTEFORTINO BRONZE HELMET, CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C. / A.D.

Reference: ART600598

The helmet made from one-piece round form with finial and attached cusped cheekpieces with conical-shaped terminal at top. This type of helmet was a mainstay of Roman soldiers during the Roman Republic, because it provided excellent protection while also allowing for a full field of vision.
34 cm. height, 24 cm. diam.
1185 grams.

CONDITION
Very fine condition.

PROVENANCE
The Rosendal's family collection since 1956, thence by descent.