A rare Corinthian helmet from ancient Greece will be auctioned in London later this month. Such helmets were a symbol of the ancient Greek style of infantry fighting and became symbols of the ancient world.
Apollo Art Auctions, which is auctioning the item, said it is a helmet made of bronze and dates from 500-450 BC.
Helmets that cover most of the face, like this one, with only a space for the eyes and mouth, are called Corinthian helmets, after the ancient Greek city-state of Corinth, reports Noi.md reading.
The city was famous for its culture as well as for its wars, but there is no clear evidence that the style was developed in Corinth.
“The object is a rare and exceptionally well-preserved Greek bronze helmet, possibly associated with a Spartan warrior, offering a glimpse into the art and craft of ancient Greece,” said Ivan Bonchev, director of Apollo Art Auctions.
It is expected to sell for between $72,000 and $108,000. The auction is organized by order of a private collector.
