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Greek helmet of 5-4th century B.C. Perhaps protorype of Celtic horned helmet.
Greek helmet of 5-4th century B.C. Perhaps protorype of Celtic horned helmet.
Object Number 2004.24.17425
Display Title Greek helmet of 5-4th century B.C. Perhaps protorype of Celtic horned helmet.
Descriptions
Object Description Greek helmet of 5th-4th century B.C. Perhaps prototype of Celtic Horned Helmet. Italy: Canosa. 3.5 x 5. Taken by: F.P. Orchard July 1944. From: Reallexicon der Vorgeschichte unter Mitwirkung Zahlreicher Fachgelehrter Herausgegeben," von Max Ebert, Vol. 5, HA- HY, Taf. 90c.
Subject
  • Helmet
  • Headgear
  • Greek
Department Photographic
Date July 1944
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Greek
  • Classical
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Italy / Apulia / <County> / Canosa di Puglia
Europe / Italy / Apulia / <County> / Buri
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)

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