nuxt-macm-collection

The skull section is strongly set off with a narrow, almost horizontal neck flange. Typical face cut-out with a small nasal and reinforcement band riveted on the inside. Extended curving cheek-pieces. Small crack and ancient repair on the left ear cut-out. Remnants of solder from a decorative border formerly set along the lower rim. Larger solder remnants on the skull where a plume holder used to be attached.

h. 24.1 cm

2nd half of the 6th century BC

Bronze

Provenance

Ex Axel Guttmann collection, Berlin, acquired at Munich in 1992
Christie's Antiquities Sale, London, 6th November 2002, lot 58
Acquired at Hermann Historica Sale 58, Munich, 7th October 2009, lot 174

Publications

Christie's, Antiquities Sale, London, 6th November 2002, lot 58
Hermann Historica, Auction 58, 7 October 2009, lot 174
M. Burns, "Graeco-Italic Militaria", Mougins Museum of Classical Art, France, 2011, p. 202, fig. 63
R. Hixenbaugh, Ancient Greek Helmets : A Complete Guide and Catalogue, 2019, p. 457

Exhibitions

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

N.B. Our online collection is being continually updated thanks to ongoing research and documentation efforts carried out by the MACM documentation team. Any additional information is welcome, please contact us.

Greek Bronze Helmet of Chalcidian Type

Provenance

Publications

Exhibitions