A Macedonian warrior's helmet at The British Museum, London
A Macedonian warrior's helmet at The British Museum, London
Published 2016-01-12T14:07:52+00:00
This bronze helmet was found in a small tomb built from stone slabs, originally painted red. The helmet is of the 'Chalcidian' type. The weapons and athletic equipment which were buried with the helmet in the tomb were offered to him in death to reflect his manly virtues while alive. It originates from Karaburun (Karabournou) near Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece.
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Date published | 12/01/2016 |
Time to do | 700 - 715 minutes |
Material Quantity | 154gr |
Dimensions | --------- |
Technology | FDM |
Title | A Macedonian warrior's helmet |
Date | 450BC-400BC (circa) |
Dimension | Height: 25 centimetres (From cheek guard to top) Height: 18 centimetres (From the tip of the nose guard to the top) Width: 22.5 centimetres (From nose guard to the back) |
Accession | 1919,1119.6 |
Period | Classical Greek |
Medium | bronze |
Record | http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=461596&partId=1&searchText=Macedonia+1919+helmet&page=1 |
Place | British Museum |