Lot Essay
For the type see p. 152 in Bottini, et al., Antike Helme.
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PROPERTY FROM A GERMAN PRIVATE COLLECTION
A GREEK BRONZE PILOS HELMET
SOUTH ITALY, CIRCA 4TH CENTURY B.C.
Details
A GREEK BRONZE PILOS HELMET
SOUTH ITALY, CIRCA 4TH CENTURY B.C.
Formed of thick hammered sheet, conical in form, with a broad rim offset by raised borders, perforated at the crown for insertion of a separately-made crest and horns, with two perforations on each side for now-missing cheek-pieces, the front centered by a circular appliqué in the form of a facing gorgoneion
9 1/8 in. (23.2 cm.) high
SOUTH ITALY, CIRCA 4TH CENTURY B.C.
Formed of thick hammered sheet, conical in form, with a broad rim offset by raised borders, perforated at the crown for insertion of a separately-made crest and horns, with two perforations on each side for now-missing cheek-pieces, the front centered by a circular appliqué in the form of a facing gorgoneion
9 1/8 in. (23.2 cm.) high
Provenance
Johannes Hager, Southwest Germany, acquired in Italy between 1927-1935 while working for the German railroad.
Acquired by the current owner, Germany, 1983.
Acquired by the current owner, Germany, 1983.
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