HELLENISTIC BRONZE PILOS HELMET

HELLENISTIC BRONZE PILOS HELMET

Conical shape from hammered bronze, groove at lower part creating a broad rim, at either side two small holes above groove for attachment of chin strap, popular as infantry helmet

Ex coll. A. Gutmann (1944-2001), Berlin, (inv. AG 408) acq. 1991; coll. A.B., from ArtAncient 2016.
H. 23,5 cm. Blue green patina, some restauration, reinforced at inside

4th- 3rd cent. BC