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
Context (Related Documents)
See 'Report on Collections Research and Cataloguing Project on Post Medieval 'To Be Disposed Of' Material' by David Kay in the archive (Doc.474) for background information.
Event Date 2019
Author: Lucie Carreau
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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