CIRCA MID 6TH CENTURY B.C.

The Corinthian helmet is perhaps the most iconic of all Greek helmet types. It is formed of hammered sheet, with characteristic almond-shaped eye holes, here tapering to a point at their outer corners. The flaring neck guard, integral cheekpieces and prominent nose-guard offered the wearer maximum protection. On the present example, the border is perforated, perhaps to secure a leather lining or for the attachment of a now-missing ornamental strip, and incised with three bands along the edge. For a related example from San Severino Marche, Italy, see no. C397 in R. Hixenbaugh, Ancient Greek Helmets.