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Helmet Plume From a Figure

Unknown5th century B.C. or later

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Thick solid cast helmet plume with numerous incised lines on all four sides imitating feathers; the tail of the plume is broken off; rectangular attachment ends with an uneven surface, possibly broken; 1cm wide at its widest point; dark copper bronze.

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  • Title: Helmet Plume From a Figure
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 5th century B.C. or later
  • Location Created: South Italy
  • Physical Dimensions: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)
  • Type: Human figure
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 78.AC.381.54
  • Culture: Greek
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, Gift of Herbert L. Lucas
  • Creator Display Name: Unknown
  • Classification: Sculpture (Visual Works)
The J. Paul Getty Museum

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