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Cavalry Sports CSE 03 (London) |
| Robinson type: |
Cavalry Sports E |
| Findspot: |
found in the 18th century at Nola, Province of Casserta, Italy, |
| Date: |
2nd century AD |
| Now kept: |
British Museum, London. Inv.877 |
| Dimensions: |
H, 250mm |
| Discuss on RAT: |
http://www.roma...wforum.php?f=45 |
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Remarks
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Bronze. Supposedly found in the 18th century in a grave, as a death mask.
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Female face with richly waved hair.
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The decoration has the form of a Corinthian helmet with a Medusa head, flanked by sea creatures.
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Above in the middle of the head is a rectangular hole, while below the ears are rivets that served to attach the straps that held the helmet in place.
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The positions of the irises of the eyes is indicated with metal rings, soldered to the mask.
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Photos (c) Karwansaray BV
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| References: |
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Robinson, H.R. (1975), "The Armour of Imperial Rome", (Arms & Armour Press), p.124, No.361-2
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Garbsch, J., (1978), "Römische Paraderüstungen" p.70, O.41 & Taf.24, 3
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Lipperheide, F. von Freiherr (1896), Antike Helme, 327 fig. 260.
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Donner-v. Richter (1894), "Dei Heddernheimer Helme", in: Mitt über röm, Funde in Heddernheim I, 21ff, 42 Abb. 44
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| Now kept: |
London |
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