10-23-2007, 11:01 PM
As far as I know there is no original of exactly this type found until now.
The sculptor made a good job in the details of the ties coming from the neckguard and hooked at the cheekguards, and the overall appearance of the helmet looks like a practical piece of equipment. So I would assume that he based his work on a real piece - possibly of Pyrrhus himself.
From the form of the neckguard and the peak - both typical hellenistic helmet features - it would be related to the "Attic type with peak".
The wreath would of course be an extra-added sign of command.
Greets,
Decebalus/Andreas Gagelmann
The sculptor made a good job in the details of the ties coming from the neckguard and hooked at the cheekguards, and the overall appearance of the helmet looks like a practical piece of equipment. So I would assume that he based his work on a real piece - possibly of Pyrrhus himself.
From the form of the neckguard and the peak - both typical hellenistic helmet features - it would be related to the "Attic type with peak".
The wreath would of course be an extra-added sign of command.
Greets,
Decebalus/Andreas Gagelmann
Andreas Gagelmann
Berlin, Germany
Berlin, Germany
