Inv. n°: MMoCA529

Greek Bronze Helmet of Pilos Type

Tall, slightly bulging skull, the rim clearly offset by a bulge. Pairs of holes on the sides for fastening the chinstraps. Riveted plume holder on the flattened crown’s apex.

h. 29.5 cm

4th century BC

Bronze

Provenance

  • Ex Axel Guttmann collection (AG 164), Munich
  • Acquired at Hermann Historica, Auction 59, "Antiquities from the Axel Guttmann Collection and other Properties", Munich, 12th April 2010, lot 354

Publications

  • Hermann Historica, "Antiquities from the Axel Guttmann Collection and Other Properties", Auction 59, 1st April 2010, lot 354
  • Minerva: the International Review of Ancient Art & Archaeology, September/October 2010, vol. XXI, no. 5, p. 52, fig. 8
  • M. Burns, "Graeco-Italic Militaria" in M. Merrony (ed.), Mougins Museum of Classical Art, France, 2011, p. 210, fig. 85
  • R. Hixenbaugh, Ancient Greek helmets : A complete Guide and Catalogue, Hixenbaugh Ancient Art Ltd., New York, 2019, p. 529

Exhibitions

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

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