01/09/2026
Chalcidian Bronze Helmet with Remains of Original Tinning
5th-4th century B.C.
Greek bronze helmet of the Chalcidian type with matching cheek guards and beautifully preserved remains of tinning. The high-rising calotte is divided into two halves by a pointed central ridge and separated from the lower helmet wall by an inward-curving step. The ear cut-outs have outward-curving, raised rims, while the eyebrows are likewise raised and embossed outward. Between the eye openings is a lanceolate nose guard. At the back is a short, horizontally projecting neck guard. The cheek guards, rounded at the back and angular at the front, are attached to the helmet bowl by hinges. At the end of each cheek guard is a perforation through which it could be tied beneath the chin. A very well-preserved Chalcidian-type helmet, used throughout the Greek world from around 500 B.C. until the time of Alexander the Great. Mounted.
Dimensions: 34.3 cm high (including cheek guards)
Provenance: According to the enclosed copy of the invoice, it was acquired by Arthur M. on 18 May 1973 from H. M. Luther Antiques in London. Thereafter in the American and, most recently, the Belgian art trade.
Price: 28 000 Euro
For all details please see: https://www.cb-gallery.com/en/produkt/chalkidischer-bronze-helm-mit-resten-der-original-verzinnung/