Corinthian Helmet
Culture
Greek
Dateabout 550 BCE
Mediumbronze
Dimensions22.9 × 19.1 × 23.5 cm (9 × 7 1/2 × 9 1/4 in.), 2 lb, 4 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1050
DescriptionMade of lighter metal. Incised volute decoration around edge. Thickened nasal. Slight flat cutout area at shoulders. Possible traces of chinstrap fittings at ears. Crest mountings on top. Hole at nape, perhaps for a votive mounting.Cheeks have been bent out and back. Large hole at the occiput.
ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on January 4, 1929 from W.O. Oldman, London, England. Given to the Museum on December 15, 1931. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
Not on view
German
about 1520 with modern restorations
