Greek Bronze Corinthian Helmet

An ancient Greek bronze helmet of the Corinthian type (Lamia sub-type), with a carinated ridge around the top rising to a point over the forehead, stylized horns, thick elongated nose guard, almond shaped eye holes, elongated cheek pieces and small perforated holes at the sides. Inscribed at the back of the neck: Epsilon Psi.

Ca. 525 – 450 BC.

Height: 10 1/2 in. (26.8 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. The Lamia sub-group of Corinthian helmets are distinct from the Hermione sub-group in that they include stylized repoussé horns over the brow. They are named after an example excavated at Lamia in Thessaly. The helmets are among the finest ever produced by the most advanced mainland Greek workshops.

cf. for similar examples, R. Hixenbaugh and A. Valdman, Ancient Greek Helmets: a Complete Guide and Catalog, (New York, 2019), cat. nos. C638 – C774.

Formerly in a Colorado private collection

Inv#: 9047-1

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