Archaeologist Says Sale of Ancient Greek Helmets Often Illicit
The helmet of the legendary Greek General Miltiades, who fought at the Battle of Marathon 2,500 years ago, in the Archaeological Museum of Athens. Ancient Greek helmets are of enormous interest to collectors worldwide, and the sale of these antiquities is often illicit. Christie’s Auction House is known for selling items of questionable provenance, according…
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