Fragment of a Bronze Helmet of the Corinthian Type

Forehead elaborately embossed: a central palmette with volutes on a triangular base is flanked by two snakes which emerge from the top of the nose-guard. Their bodies form an arch over the eye cut-outs, and the heads are turned back to face the central axis. Fine ornamental details are punched on the bodies of the snakes and engraved on the palmettes, volutes, eyes, tongues and scales of the snakes. A row of small holes, some still containing decorative rivets are preserved at the rim of the helmet.