Inv. n°: MMoCA258

Roman Bronze Helmet of Weisenau Type

Relatively heavy, hammered skull of bronze with high copper content, characteristical ribs in the nape of the neck and a reinforcement ornament in shape of a reflex bow on the neck-guard. Eyelet for the chin-strap riveted to the underside - from there drawn through the eyelets of the cheek-pieces to the chin. Thickened ear cut-outs without protective flanges as known from variants. Typically riveted hinges of thin sheet metal for the missing cheek-pieces. The position of the missing brow bow recognisable by the corrosion marks and the positioning slit. Both hooks for attachment of the crest retained.

h. 19.5 cm

1st century AD

Bronze

Provenance

  • Found in a riverbed
  • With Hermann Historica, Auction 41, Munich, 2001, lot 2007
  • Ex-collection of Ingo Underberg, Germany
  • Acquired at Hermann Historica, Auction 57, Munich, 22nd April 2009, lot 41

Publications

  • Hermann Historica, Auction 41, Munich, 2001, lot 2007
  • Hermann Historica, Auction 57, Munich, April 2009, lot 41
  • M. Junkelmann, "Roman Militaria" in M. Merrony (ed.), Mougins Museum of Classical Art, France, 2011, p. 253, fig. 51

Exhibitions

  • Musée d’Art Classique de Mougins (MACM), Mougins, France, since June 2011

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