The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of April 25, 2024
Corinthian Helmet
500–475 BCE
Location: not on view
Did You Know?
This helmet is very heavy—2.56 kilograms (5 lbs., 10 oz.), compared to average ancient helmets of 1.2–1.6 kilograms (about 3 lbs.).Description
Probably cast and then hammered into shape, this bronze helmet belongs to a type known as Corinthian, with almond-shaped eye holes, large cheek-pieces, and a wide nose-guard. Its significant weight raised early suspicions about authenticity, but a 1928 technical examination found no conclusive evidence of forgery. Still, several unusual details may be modern embellishments. These include the intact rivets, or metal fasteners, meant to secure liners; usually only their holes survive. The dueling warriors and inlaid palmette above the brow also find few parallels, and the silver meander pattern is unique.- (Bruno Tartaglia through Howard W. Parsons)
- Hixenbaugh, Randall. Ancient Greek Helmets: A Complete Guide and Catalog.New York: Hixenbaugh Ancient Art Ltd, 2019. Reproduced: p.408, C524
- Stories From Storage. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (February 7-May 16, 2021).
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https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1926.54