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Helmet of Corinthian Type

Unidentified Artistc. 600 BCE

Harvard Art Museums

Harvard Art Museums
Cambridge, United States

Helmet in one piece with broad cheek pieces and long nose guard. The front edges are decorated with a row of dots within two raised bands, followed by a continuous tongue pattern inside the border ridge. The sides and back edges are decorated in the same way except a wave pattern replaces the tongue design. Numerous dents crown the helmet. Slight crack at corner of right eye opening. Dark green patina with lighter green spots.

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  • Title: Helmet of Corinthian Type
  • Creator: Unidentified Artist
  • Creator Lifespan: 1/1
  • Date: c. 600 BCE
  • Technique: Cast, lost-wax process
  • Physical Dimensions: w18.0 x h24.0 x d27.5 cm
  • Period: Archaic period
  • Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mr. C. Ruxton Love, Jr.
  • Creation Place: Europe/Ancient & Byzantine World
  • Type: Armor
  • External Link: Harvard Art Museums
  • Medium: Bronze
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