CELTIC HELMET in bronze engraved with fine geometric stripes in the shape of a cross. Riveted semi-circular riveted, reinforced by engraved by engraved and hallmarked mounts; above each, two small riveted riveted ornamental discs. In the centre two parallel decorative bands hammered and hallmarked. At the top, a long ornamental sleeve in two parts, riveted three times, is pierced at the end and on the sides. Green patina, somewhat mottled, with areas of bronze of bronze. 5th century BC. Height: 27.5 cm - Width: 16.5 cm Depth: 21.9 cm (Visible damage, restorations) PROVENANCE - Hermann Historica sale, Munich, 2 May 2002. - Private collection Joseph Pell Lombardi for the chapel of his château in Sailhant (Cantal) EXPERT Grégoire de Thoury