Inv. n°: MMoCA552

Greek Bronze Helmet of Corinthian Type

Hammered from a single sheet of bronze, with crested dome offset and concave neck protector. Long pointed check pieces with holes for attachment of chin straps at the base, and finally contoured eyes and thick nose-guard. Punched decoration around rim, eyes and nose-guard and anthemion palmette motif on each side of cheek.

h. 20 x w. 33 cm

Late 6th-Early 5th BC

Bronze

Provenance

  • Private collection, United Kingdom, acquired 1969
  • Acquired at Rupert Wace Ancient Art Ltd, 5th May 2010

Publications

  • M. Burns, "Graeco-Italic Militaria" in M. Merrony (ed.), Mougins Museum of Classical Art, France, 2011, p. 199, fig. 52
  • R. Hixenbaugh, Ancient Greek Helmets : A Complete Guide and Catalogue, New York, 2019, p. 440, fig. 780

Exhibitions

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

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