Ancient Roman Bronze Legion Helmet Handle - 90 mm

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Description from the seller

Exceptionally well preserved bronze legionary helmet handle from 1st - 2nd Century AD

90 x 50mm, 15gr.

Galea type helmet handle used by the ancient Roman legions

As shown in the attachments, matched to the form illustrated in the Roman Military Equipment work by Bishop & Coulston

Provenance:

British historian collection (2020s)
UK antiquities gallery (2020s)
UK professional private collection (1990)

A note of provenance will be supplied

Exceptionally well preserved bronze legionary helmet handle from 1st - 2nd Century AD

90 x 50mm, 15gr.

Galea type helmet handle used by the ancient Roman legions

As shown in the attachments, matched to the form illustrated in the Roman Military Equipment work by Bishop & Coulston

Provenance:

British historian collection (2020s)
UK antiquities gallery (2020s)
UK professional private collection (1990)

A note of provenance will be supplied

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1 - 199 AD
Name of object
Legion Helmet Handle
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2020
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
90 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
50 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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