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HELLENISTIC HELMET OF THE PILOS TYPE

The neck guard riveted on to the rear is slightly flanged upwards, and ends in lateral lapets similar to those of chalcidian helmets. On each side, circular medallions. The crown is topped by a bronze cap with twin rectangular apertures, and a protruding spike used for mounting a crest.

Ex Axel Guttmann collection, Berlin.

4th Century BC

H. 9 1/2 in. (24 cm.)

Art of the Ancient World, 2007, no. 87
HMS09
SOLD

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