A Chalcidian helmet, 2nd half of the 6th century Bronze. The skull section is strongly set off with a narrow, almost horizontal neck flange. Typical face cutout with a small nasal and reinforcement band riveted on the inside. Extended curving cheek pieces. Small crack and ancient repair on the left ear cutout. Remnants of solder from a decorative border formerly set along the lower rim. Larger solder remnants on the skull where a plume holder used to be attached. Height cm. Weight 823g. Greenish-blue patina, with the bronze surface visi, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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Keywords: ancient, bronze, chalcidian, clipping, cut, cut-, cut-outs, helmet, object, objects, stills, times, world