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Inv. n°: MMoCA503
Greek Bronze Helmet of Chalcidian Type
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.
Provenance
Publications
- , Antiquities Sale, London
- , Auction 58
- , "Graeco-Italic Militaria", Mougins Museum of Classical Art, France
- , Ancient Greek Helmets : A Complete Guide and Catalogue
Exhibitions
- Musée d'Art Classique de Mougins (MACM), Mougins, France, from June 2011
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