ROMAN MONTEFORTINO TYPE BRONZE HELMET. Ca. AD 1 - 100. A bronze helmet of the Montefortino type, featuring a domed form that closely resembles a jockey cap. The helmet consists of a one-piece bowl constructed from cast and hammered bronze. The apex is crowned with a protruding knob, serving as a decorative and functional element. The rim of the helmet is outwardly turned and subtly flared at the rear. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 2015.758.1. Size: 200mm x 190mm; Weight: 865g Provenance: Private collection, London, UK; Acquired in 2001 in London, originated from a private UK collection from 1940/50s with original photograph from the period. 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.