helmet;
games/sporting equipment
- Museum number
- 1946,0514.1
- Description
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Bronze gladiator's helmet. It has a grille of linked circles to protect the face, and a broad brim to protect the back and sides of the head. At the front of the helmet is a medallion of Hercules.
- Production date
- 1stC
- Dimensions
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Height: 48.26 centimetres
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Weight: 2.82 kilograms
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Width: 33 centimetres
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Depth: 43 centimetres
- Location
- On display (G69/dc20)
- Exhibition history
-
Exhibited:
2021 May 27-Oct 24, London, BM SEG, Nero
2023-2024 15 Jul - 14 Jan, Colchester Castle Museum, Glory & Grit
- Acquisition date
- 1946
- Acquisition notes
- See Sotheby's catalogue, Tuesday 14th May 1946, no. 139A.
- Department
- Greek and Roman
- Registration number
- 1946,0514.1
