Corinthian Helmet
CollectorCollected by
George Hamilton Gordon
(Edinburgh, Scotland, 1784 - 1860)
Date600 BC-550 BC
Object NameHelmet
Mediumcopper alloy
ClassificationsArchaeology Collected
AcquisitionPresented by The Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS029650
About MeThe helmet is of 'Corinthian' type, which appears to have been the most commonly-used type throughout the Greek world. Because of
their long period of use (7th-4th century BC) these helmets are
difficult to date but this example, being fairly tall and having
pronounced cheek-pieces, probably belongs to the first half of the
6th century (600-550BC).
It was probably acquired by the 4th Earl of Aberdeen (1784-1860) who travelled in Greece as a young man and was a notable collector and antiquary.
Presented by the Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair c.1945
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