Sea-Monster Helmet

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by Jan van der Crabben
published on 15 September 2014

Sea-Monster Helmet — This bronze helmet has a crest with detachable horns shaped like horse-headed sea-monsters. The origin is unclear, it is perhaps a Messapian helmet from southern Italy. Circa 325-275 BCE.

Castellani Collection, Bronze 2824, British Museum, London, UK.

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Jan is the Founder and CEO of Ancient History Encyclopedia, leading the non-profit company to best fulfil its mission to engage people with cultural heritage and to improve history education worldwide. He holds an MA War Studies from King's College.

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