I'm fortunate that my work allows me opportunity to handle and study some amazing works of Art. Last year we brought to the market The Crosby Garrert Helmet; a bronze Roman parade helmet. The story of it's discovery by a young metal detectorist excited all of the papers and it is an almost unique piece, with to my knowledge only two similar pieces in international collections. However what struck me the most was how delicate and boyish the masks face was, with it's tight curls and fine lines, it completely went against my imagined ideas of Roman masculinity.
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