Accession No
1923.329.6
Description
Small copper alloy object with a hollow domed form; the exterior surface features a central ridge and plume-like projection; the mouth of the object is irregular, approximately half of one edge cut away, a second small cut-out appears on the opposite edge. Previously identified as the ‘Greek type’ helmet from a statuette.
Place
?Europe
Period
?Bronze Age ?Iron Age ?Roman ?Medieval
Source
Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.329.6
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
35mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Description for 1923.329[.1-20]: 'Various bronze objects: One helmet of ?Greek type from a ?statuette; Six rings; Five bracelets; Three penannular rings - ?fibulae; One arrowhead, triangular section, ?Greek; One bronze rivet; One bronze tool, square section, chisel edge at both ends; One bronze shield-shaped object, probably half a bullet mould (or if early, for leaden sling-bullets) (S.C.); One spatula
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Accession Register description for 1923.329[.1-20]: 'Various bronze objects, rings.'
Event Date 1923
Author: Zahni Blumenthal
Description (Physical description)
Small copper alloy object with a hollow domed form; the exterior surface features a central ridge and plume-like projection; the mouth of the object is irregular, approximately half of one edge cut away, a second small cut-out appears on the opposite edge. Previously identified as the ‘Greek type’ helmet from a statuette.
Event Date 11/4/2024
Author: Zahni Blumenthal
FM:49654
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