CIRCA EARLY 6TH CENTURY B.C.

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A CORINTHIAN TYPE BRONZE HELMET
CIRCA EARLY 6TH CENTURY B.C.
Of domed form with flaring flange at rear, the nose-guard with rounded end, pierced with multiple holes around the perimeter, the crown pierced twice with twin holes for attachment of crest, small repair
7¾ in. (19.6 cm.) high

Provenance

Christie's London, 11 June 1980, lot 273.

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Lot Essay

Named after the city that developed the type in the 8th Century B.C., Corinthian helmets were formed from a single heavy metal sheet able to withstand a blow without cracking. Shaped to fit the skull of the wearer, they would be enhanced with a leather or linen padded lining attached to the perimeter holes and surmounted by a long horsehair crest.

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