==================================================================== ANCIENT CHINESE STYLE HARDSTONE MILITARY HELMET ====================================================================
PRODUCT OVERVIEW & CONDITION REPORT (PLEASE READ): -------------------------------------------------------------------- - Overall: Pre-owned vintage condition. Very solid, dense, and heavy. - Material Detail: Heavy decorative hardstone compound with a hollowed interior and an unpolished inside finish. - Gilt Condition: Features detailed archaic floral scrollwork. Note that there is a small area where the thin gilt foil layer has become detached/lifted from the stone base. - Structural Note: The protruding geometric ornament on the front of the helmet has a small broken section on its left corner, as clearly shown in the close-up photographs. broken part not included. - Patina: Artificial buried-earth and verdigris archaic finish applied to give it a striking ancient tomb artifact appearance.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING DETAILS: -------------------------------------------------------------------- - Safe Shipping: Due to its 6 lb hardstone composition and fragile protruding parts, this item will be double-boxed and wrapped in multiple layers of heavy-duty bubble wrap to prevent further damage. - Handling Time: Ships within 2 business days with full tracking number. - International Buyers: Global shipping available through eBay's program.
==================================================================== PLEASE REVIEW ALL CLOSE-UP PHOTOS OF THE CHIPS/FOIL BEFORE BIDDING ====================================================================