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Chalcidian Helmet
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Among ancient helmets, the Chalcidian type is varied, widespread, and comparatively unrestrictive, with relatively wide openings for the eyes and ears. This example, probably made in the Black Sea region or even further east, features a pointed noseguard, high carinated crown, molded brow ridge, and everted rear flange, plus large separately made hinged cheekpieces. The tinned bronze surface is almost silver in color, with extensive decoration including small incised linked scrolls and much larger embossed linked scrolls.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineChalcidian Helmet, c. 350–200 BCE. Greek (perhaps Black Sea area). Tinned bronze; height: 31.8 cm (12 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Barbara S. Robinson and Family, 2023.106
