A Hellenistic Pilos type helmet with cheek pieces, 4th century B.C. A tall bronze skull set off from a broad brim, reinforced inside. Short neck guard plate, and curved, long cheek pieces on tube hinges. The crown of the helmet skull is reinforced with a cap decorated with radiating lines, surmounted by a three-fold, "W' shaped, curved plume socket appliqué on a strong iron bar. Height with cheek pieces 47 cm. Weight 1303 g. Bluish-green and reddish-brown patina with soil deposits. Minor repairs. Axel Guttmann Collection (Inv. No. AG 552/H 190), , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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T3CPKR

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2272 x 4920 px | 19.2 x 41.7 cm | 7.6 x 16.4 inches | 300dpi

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28 January 2010

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