Helmet of the Montefortino Type, late 4th–early 3rd century B.C., Etruscan, Bronze, H. 7 in. (17.8 cm); W. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm); D. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 10.4 oz. (1202 g), Helmets, Probably inspired by Celtic prototypes, and also quickly adopted by the Romans, Montefortino-type helmets were especially popular in Etruria from the fourth to the second centuries B.C. This example is Etruscan and remarkable for its sturdiness, untouched surface, and distinctive ornamentation
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Helmet, Montefortino Type, late 4th–early 3rd century B.C, Etruscan, Bronze, H, 7, 17.8 cm, W, 7 7/8, 20, D, 9 1/4, 23.5, Wt, 2 lb, 10.4 oz, 1202 g, Helmets, inspired, Celtic prototypes, quickly adopted, Romans, Montefortino-type helmets, popular, Etruria, fourth, second centuries, B.C, example, remarkable, sturdiness, untouched surface, distinctive ornamentation
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