Inv. n°: MMoCA157

Italic-Corinthian Bronze Helmet of the Miglionico Basilia Type

With broad pseudo-pteryges, arching brows over eye slits, a central nose and a crest holder rising from the crown.

h. 24.1 cm

5th century BC

Bronze

Provenance

  • Ex Axel Guttmann collection, Berlin, acquired in Krefeld
  • Acquired by Royal-Athena Galleries at Hermann Historica sale, The Axel Guttmann Collection, 15th May 2003, lot 78
  • Acquired at Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, 25th February 2008

Publications

  • Hermann Historica, The Axel Guttmann Collection, Auction 49, 15th May 2003, lot 78
  • J. M. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, Royal-Athena Galleries, 2004, p. 26, fig. 58
  • J. M. Eisenberg, Ancient Arms, Armor, and Images of Warfare, Royal-Athena Galleries, October 2004, p. 5, fig. 16
  • M. Burns, "Graeco-Italic Militaria" in M. Merrony (ed.), Mougins Museum of Classical Art, France, 2011, p. 212, fig. 91

Exhibitions

  • Musée d'Art Classique de Mougins (MACM), Mougins, France, from June 2011

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