© Manchester Museum
Helmet
Artist: Greek
Location: Manchester Museum
Date: 6th Century BC
Materials: bronze
Dimensions: 25.4cm
Grant:
Amount Paid: £12,974 (Total: £31,957)
Vendor: Sotheby's
Review number: 5098 (2002)
Provenance:
Part of a collection gathered during the 19th Century; Charterhouse collection by mid-20th Century; Sotheby's sale of the Charterhouse collection in 2002.
Description:
A Corinthian type helmet hammered from a single sheet which made it far more resistant. It has a simple domed form with a long noseguard, almond shaped eyes and an off-set neckguard. The edge of the helmet is pierced with holes for attaching a lining.
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