Inv. n°: MMoCA496

Greek Bronze Helmet of Chalcidian Type

With tall pointed crown, openings for the ears, and curvilinear hinged cheek-pieces. Silver appliques with foliate patterns have been placed over the hinges and at the back of the crown.

h. 26.5 cm

Greek, 5th century BC

Bronze

Provenance

  • Ex Helmut Liebert, Krefeld, acquired by Hixenbaugh Ancient Art, New York, 2007

Publications

  • Royal-Athena Galleries, 23rd February 2008, item 154
  • M. Burns, "Graeco-Italic Militaria" in M. Merrony (ed.), Mougins Museum of Classical Art, France, 2011, p. 202, fig. 64
  • R. Hixenbaugh, Ancient Greek Helmets : A Complete Guide and Catalogue, 2019, p. 468

Exhibitions

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

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