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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Who was the man behind this amazing Roman mask?

Who was the man behind this amazing Roman mask? Helmet unearthed by metal detector expected to fetch £300,000

A Roman bronze helmet complete with face-mask - thought to be one of only three of its kind to be found in Britain - has been discovered by a metal detector enthusiast in Cumbria.
The helmet, with its enigmatic and virtually intact features, would have been worn, possibly with colorful streamers attached to the object, as a mark of excellence by Roman soldiers at cavalry sport parades.
Described as a 'hugely important discovery', it is now expected to fetch £300,000 at Christie's Antiquities auction in London.

A 'hugely important discovery': The Roman bronze helmet complete with face-mask is reported to have been found at Crosby Garrett in Cumbria by a metal-detectorist
A 'hugely important discovery': The Roman bronze helmet complete with face-mask was found at Crosby Garrett in Cumbria by a metal-detector enthusiast.

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