CHALCIDIAN BRONZE HELMET Ca. 500 BC. A bronze helmet of Chalcidian type, with a high crown and a reinforced horizontal ridge running around the circumference. A pronounced raised band extends above the brow, curving upward at the centre. The front features arched eye openings and a short, downward-sloping nasal guard. Hinged cheek guards extend from either side. A flared neck guard extends from the back, curving downward and slightly outward. For similar see: The Walters Art Museum, Accession Number 54.2468; Bonhams, Antiquities, 4 July 2024, Lot 120. Size: 310mm x 240mm; Weight: 1.11kg Provenance: Private UK collection; Ex. European private collection. formerly with Bo Ive, Denmark 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.