Greek, Corinthian, early 7th century B.C.
Bronze, 9 1/5 in. (23.3 cm)
Gift of Ambassador and Mrs. William Witman, II, B.A. 1935
1993.46.75
This bronze helmet, dating to the early seventh century B.C., belongs to the Corinthian type, the most common type of helmet during the Archaic period. Hammered out of a single sheet of bronze, the general shape of the helmet approximates that of the human head. The Corinthian helmet provided complete coverage for the back and sides of the head, as well as the forehead and the nose, while almond-shaped eyeholes allowed for sight and a gap between the cheek pieces left the mouth uncovered for ease of breathing. Holes around the lower edges of the entire helmet (including the eye and mouth openings) were likely used for the attachment of a soft fabric lining (now lost), which would have made the helmet more comfortable.
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