Greek Bronze Helmet of Phrygian Type

Decorated with a variety of repousse designs, featuring marine deities and monsters. Prominent on the front is a winged Scylla with magnificent web-like wings, and wears a pleated high-belted chiton that has slipped off her right shoulder. Her head is turned to her left, and she holds a trident in her right hand. On the left side of the helmet is a ketos (sea serpent) with a long snout and spiky fins. On the flaring rim below these designs are small rivets and holes for the attachment of cheek-pieces. The neck-guard features seated figures flanking a central web-footed bird (swan?). The figure on the right is a bearded male; perhaps Poseidon, and his companion to the right might be his consort Amphitrite.