Inv. n°: MMoCA564

Greek Bronze Helmet of Chalcidian Type

The crown with carinated edge that peaks at the front where an applique depicting Scylla is attached. With small nose-guard, long eyebrow lines and a flanged neck-guard.

h. 23.5 cm

5th century BC

Bronze

Provenance

  • American private collection, Santa Monica
  • Gorny & Mosch, Auction 179 "Kunst der Antike", Munich, 19th June 2009, lot 35
  • Acquired at Gorny & Mosch, Auction 189, Munich, 23rd June 2011, lot 31

Publications

  • Gorny & Mosch, Auction 179 - Kuns der Antike, Munich, 19th June 2009, p. 43, lot 35
  • Gorny & Mosch, Auction 189, Munich, 23rd June 2010, lot 43
  • M. Burns, "Graeco-Italic Militaria" in M. Merrony (ed.), Mougins Museum of Classical Art, France, 2011, p. 202, fig. 62
  • R. Hixenbaugh, Ancient Greek helmets : A complete guide and catalogue, New York, 2019, p. 470, fig. X187*

Exhibitions

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

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