Corinthian helmet - Wikipedia
The Corinthian helmet originated in ancient Greece and took its name from the city-state of Corinth. It was a helmet made of bronze which in its later styles covered the entire head and neck, with slits for the eyes and mouth.
Ancient Greek Helmets: 8 Types and their Characteristics
2020年9月26日 · Corinthian type Ancient Greek helmets are characterized by their distinctive almond-shaped eyeholes, prominent nose guard, and large cheek pieces which are never rounded or hinged, and cover the entire face. The overall impression of the Corinthian helmet is one of theatrical menace.
The Corinthian helmet: The story behind the most characteristic …
2020年10月3日 · The Corinthian helmet was a significant Greek innovation in ancient metalworking, because it was the first to be fashioned from a single bronze sheet and effectively protected every part of the head (earlier helmets were made from different sections soldered together and left the face exposed).
Helmet of the Corinthian Type and Pair of Greaves
The helmet dates from the late Archaic period (ca. 700–480 B.C.) and is a late example of a type now generally known as Corinthian, which was popular in Greece and in territories colonized by or in regular contact with the Greeks.
Ancient Greek Helmets: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
2024年2月16日 · The Corinthian helmet is possibly the most recognizable helmet design in history, featuring prominently on university logos, military insignias, and brands around the world.
Know Your Ancient Greek Helmets: From Attic to Phrygian
2020年5月19日 · As for the form factor, the typical Corinthian helmet provided complete protection to the wearer’s head, jaws, and nose (in some cases, overtly so) with its extensive cheek guards, nasal guard, and even collar-level protection.
How Corinthian is the Corinthian helmet? - Ancient World …
2016年6月17日 · Unlike most other types of Greek helmets, the Corinthian helmet is made out of a single sheet of bronze, making it a remarkable technological accomplishment. It also encases the entire heads, leaving only slits for the eyes and mouth and thus offering excellent protection to …
You Can Buy a 2,500-Year-Old Corinthian Helmet Worn by a …
3 天之前 · You Can Buy a 2,500-Year-Old Corinthian Helmet Worn by a Warrior in Ancient Greece Experts think the well-preserved bronze artifact was made between 500 and 450 B.C.E. It will be sold at auction ...
Rare 'Corinthian' helmet from ancient Greece is up for auction, …
2025年1月19日 · A helmet up for auction in London is a well-preserved example of the "Corinthian" helmets used by many hoplite warriors.
500 BCE Spartan warrior's Corinthian Helmet to be auctioned in …
2 天之前 · A rare Corinthian helmet from ancient Greece, made of bronze and dating back to between 500 and 450 BCE, is set to be auctioned in London later this month. The auction house Apollo Art Auctions is ...