Inv. n°: MMoCA593

Hellenistic Helmet of Pilos type

Cone-shaped skull with a high offset rim chased in relief with two decorative laurel branches tied to a ribbon on the back. The front embellished with a large flowering rosette. The interior fitted with two riveted upper parts of tubular hinges for the missing cheek-pieces.

h. 23 cm

4th century BC

Bronze

Provenance

  • Ex Axel Guttmann Collection (H 330), Berlin, Germany
  • Acquired at Hermann Historica, Auction 60: "Antiquities including from the Axel Guttmann Collection", Munich, 13th October 2010, lot 2158

Publications

  • Hermann Historica, Auction 60, 13th October 2010, lot 2158
  • M. Burns, "Graeco-Italic Militaria" in M. Merrony (ed.), Mougins Museum of Classical Art, France, 2011, p. 209, fig. 81
  • R. Hixenbaugh, Ancient Greek Helmets : A Complete Guide and Catalogue, New York, 2019, p. 533, fig. H250
  • Robert Holmes, "Ancient Greek Helmets", Ancient Greek Helmets: 8 Types and their Characteristics, Florida, 2020-09-26
  • Vincent Torres, "Présentation des casques des Hoplites grecs!", Histoire d'Aimer, 23rd April 2021, [video on-line]. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCS-mJYNMV8&t=795s, 8:52-8:59

Exhibitions

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

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