A Greek Bronze Chalcidian Helmet Classical Period Circa 450 400 B C

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Sold At Auction: SUPERB GREEK CHALCIDIAN HELMET | Helmet, Ancient ... A chalcidian helmet or chalcidian type helmet was a helmet made of bronze and worn by ancient warriors of the hellenic world, especially popular in greece in the fifth and fourth centuries bc. the helmet was also worn extensively in the greek (southern) parts of italy in the same period. The classical period in greece, during which this helmet was made, is recognized as both the golden age of the arts as well as a violent and bellicose period, defined by multiple wars between the greeks and powerful foreigners and amongst the greeks themselves.

CHALCIDIAN TINNED BRONZE HELMET, GREEK, 500-300 B.C.

CHALCIDIAN TINNED BRONZE HELMET, GREEK, 500-300 B.C. We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in the met collection. if you have comments or questions about this object record, please complete and submit this form. the museum looks forward to receiving your comments. Bronze construction: the chalcidian helmet was typically made from bronze, a durable and commonly used material in ancient greek armor. some helmets might also include iron components, especially in later periods. Although named for chalcis, a city in euboia, chalcidean helmets were made across the greek world. among ancient helmets, the chalcidian type is varied, widespread, and comparatively unrestrictive, with relatively wide openings for the eyes and ears. In the sun drenched landscapes of ancient greece, a discovery emerged from the earth that would forever intrigue and inspire humanity: a bronze winged helmet of the phrygian chalcidian type.

Greek Tinned Bronze Chalcidian Helmet - Hixenbaugh Ancient Art

Greek Tinned Bronze Chalcidian Helmet - Hixenbaugh Ancient Art Although named for chalcis, a city in euboia, chalcidean helmets were made across the greek world. among ancient helmets, the chalcidian type is varied, widespread, and comparatively unrestrictive, with relatively wide openings for the eyes and ears. In the sun drenched landscapes of ancient greece, a discovery emerged from the earth that would forever intrigue and inspire humanity: a bronze winged helmet of the phrygian chalcidian type. A striking ancient greek chalcidian type helmet, hammered from a sheet of bronze. the helmet consists of a hemispherical dome, with a seam at the front and back. the seams are secured together with a series of pins, threaded through rivet holes. The form of this helmet, known as chalcidian, is distinguished by the curved cheekpieces, which are attached here by pins terminating in snake heads. for a greek youth, the acquisition of a helmet was a long awaited badge of manhood. A chalcidian helmet or chalcidian type helmet was a helmet made of bronze and worn by ancient warriors of the hellenic world, especially popular in greece in the fifth and fourth centuries bc. the helmet was also worn extensively in the greek (southern) parts of italy in the same period. The chalcidian helmet exemplifies the evolution in design and innovation of greek helmets throughout the 1st millennium b.c. based on the changing needs of warfare. beginning in the 6th century b.c., the chalcidian type was introduced as an alternative to its predecessors the corinthian and illyrian models due to their inefficiencies.

Ancient Greek Bronze Helmet w/ Ram’s Head Cheekpieces | 5th–4th Century B.C. Chalcidian Armor