Chalcidian Bronze Helmet with Cheek Guards

This helmet has a domed crown with medial ridge, with contoured inverted ‘V’ shape above the brow continuing as an occipital rib around the helmet, with pronounced arched brows and narrow flared neck guard, the hinges connected to intact original cheek-guards with rich green patina. The domed crown has a medial ridge, with a contoured inverted ‘V’ shape above the brow continuing as an occipital rib around the helmet, pronounced arched brows and a narrow flared neck guard; the hinges remaining connecting to cheek-pieces originally attached. ‘Chalcidian’ helmets are so named as they resemble those depicted on pottery from the Euboean city of Chalcis. They were used throughout the Greek world as a lighter, less bulky version of the earlier ‘Corinthian’ helmet.

REFERENCE #

WP_GR_1009

CIVILIZATION

Greek, 500 B.C.E. – 400 B.C.E.

SIZE

H. 32.8 cm

CONDITION

Fine Condition

PRICE

Price Upon Request