Bronze armorer working on a helmet
The craftsman sits on the ground in front of a Corinthian helmet that is probably supported by a stake. He holds the helmet with his left hand and probably grasped a mallet with his right.
Artwork Details
- Title: Bronze armorer working on a helmet
- Period: Geometric
- Date: late 8th–early 7th century BCE
- Culture: Greek
- Medium: Bronze
- Dimensions: H. 2 in. (5.1 cm)
- Classification: Bronzes
- Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1942
- Object Number: 42.11.42
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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Roman
1st–2nd century CE
Greek, Cretan
late 7th century BCE
Greek
ca. 650–600 BCE
Greek
ca. 600–575 BCE
Cypriot
early 5th century BCE
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