A Greek bronze helmet of the Macedonian Pilos type, Mediterranean region, 4th century The bronze skull hammered in one piece. Conical shape with a flattened, slightly indented crown and a high offset rim. Fine lines all around the helmet indicate turning on a wheel or lathe after the hammering process. On either side a large hole at the rim for the chinstraps. Height cm, weight 713 g. Except for a few tears and slight deformations a completely intact helmet. The interior uncleaned and in beautiful dark-green patina with soil encrustations. Cf. an iden,
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Keywords: ancient, bronze, clipping, clippings, cut, cut-, cut-outs, greek, helmet, macedonian, mediterranean, object, objects, pilos, stills, type, world
