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Greek Bronze Corinthian Helmet

An ancient Greek bronze helmet of the Corinthian type, with almond shaped eye holes that taper to a point, a perforated border, which once secured an inner lining; extensively repaired in antiquity with additional perforated holes around the face that secure segments of another helmet to shore up the interior, with lightly incised sphinxes on the cheek pieces.

Ca. 600 – 550 BC.

Height: 8 1/4 in. (21 cm).

The Corinthian helmet was first developed in the Peloponnese in the early 7th century BC. Its closed form, shielding the face of the soldier, was preferred by generations of hoplites in their distinctive phalanx combat. The early examples are austere and upright. Later examples have extended cheek pieces, carinated upper sections, and finely worked borders. The Corinthian helmet fell out of use in the later 5th century BC.

cf.: for similar upright early Corinthian helmets with parallel sides, R. Hixenbaugh and A. Valdman, Ancient Greek Helmets: a Complete Guide and Catalog, (New York, 2019), cat. nos. C426 -C512.

Formerly in Kuizenga collection, The Netherlands.

Inv#: 9003

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