Inv. n°: MMoCA514

Greek Bronze Helmet of Illyrian Type

Spherical skull with a crest base contoured by double ridges, small fixation holes on either end. Pointed cheek-pieces and flaring neck-guard. Double suspension holes in the nape.

h. 21 cm

6th century BC

Bronze

Provenance

  • Acquired at Hermann Historica, Auction 59, "Antiquities from the Axel Guttmann Collection and other Properties", Munich, 12th April 2010, lot 52

Publications

  • Hermann Historica, "Antiquities from the Axel Guttmann Collection and Other Properties", Auction 59, 2010, lot 52
  • M. Burns, "Graeco-Italic Militaria" in M. Merrony (ed.), Mougins Museum of Classical Art, France, 2011, p. 201, fig. 58

Exhibitions

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

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