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Ancient Helmet

19th Century French Art Nouveau Silver High Relief Greek Warrior Medallion pin
19th Century French Art Nouveau Silver High Relief Greek Warrior Medallion pin

19th Century French Art Nouveau Silver High Relief Greek Warrior Medallion pin

Located in Honolulu, HI

The warrior is depicted in a magnificent, highly ornamented ancient helmet. The front of the helmet is masterfully decorated with a fierce mythical horned beast or boar's head motif ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Silver

Pair of 1930s Reproduction Ancient Roman Soldiers Helmets
Pair of 1930s Reproduction Ancient Roman Soldiers Helmets

Pair of 1930s Reproduction Ancient Roman Soldiers Helmets

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of 1930s metal reproduction ancient Roman soldiers helmets.

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Vintage 1930s Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

Original Antique Print of Ancient Crowns and Laurel Wreaths by Bertuch, c. 1800
Original Antique Print of Ancient Crowns and Laurel Wreaths by Bertuch, c. 1800

Original Antique Print of Ancient Crowns and Laurel Wreaths by Bertuch, c. 1800

Located in Langweer, NL

Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Keywords: ancient crowns, antique crown print, laurel wreath, Roman wreath, ancient Roman crown...

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Antique Early 1800s German Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Paper

Longobarda Ceramic Table Lamp by Marcello Cuneo for Gabbianelli 1966 Italy
Longobarda Ceramic Table Lamp by Marcello Cuneo for Gabbianelli 1966 Italy

Longobarda Ceramic Table Lamp by Marcello Cuneo for Gabbianelli 1966 Italy

By Gabbianelli, Marcello Cuneo

Located in Lisboa, PT

Marcello Cuneo, a former collaborator of Gio Ponti, designed the Longobarda as a radical departure from traditional lighting — its silhouette evoking both ancient helmets and space-a...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Four Ancient Greek Costume, Arms and Decorative Arts Prints, 1825
Set of Four Ancient Greek Costume, Arms and Decorative Arts Prints, 1825

Set of Four Ancient Greek Costume, Arms and Decorative Arts Prints, 1825

Located in Langweer, NL

It includes warriors, a four-horse chariot, musicians and other figures, together with particularly interesting studies of ancient helmets, hairstyles, headdresses and footwear. 3.

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Antique 1820s French Maps

Materials

Paper

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Warrior with Helmet Coin 18K Gold Pendant
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Warrior with Helmet Coin 18K Gold Pendant

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Warrior with Helmet Coin 18K Gold Pendant

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

An authentic silver "stater" coin from Tarsos in Cilicia (now a region along the coast of Turkey below the Hellespont) depicts Pharnabazus II (379-374 BC), a Persian soldier and stat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Chuvash Amazon. Portrait of a girl, square, impressionism, children of the world
Chuvash Amazon. Portrait of a girl, square, impressionism, children of the world

Chuvash Amazon. Portrait of a girl, square, impressionism, children of the world

By Anna Shesterikova

Located in Oslo, NO

The tall, conical headdress, called a tukhya, reminiscent of an ancient helmet, alludes to folk tales of Chuvash warrior women who, according to legend, stood up to defend their land.

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2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Classical Marble Bust of Female Figure with Helmet, Three Tones, 1990
Classical Marble Bust of Female Figure with Helmet, Three Tones, 1990

Classical Marble Bust of Female Figure with Helmet, Three Tones, 1990

Located in Marbella, ES

A stunning, classically inspired bust carved from three-toned marble, depicting a female figure wearing an ancient-style helmet, evoking the iconography of the goddess Minerva or an ...

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Late 20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

Majestic Pair of Mid-Century Brass Lamps with Spectacular Helmet Style Base
Majestic Pair of Mid-Century Brass Lamps with Spectacular Helmet Style Base

Majestic Pair of Mid-Century Brass Lamps with Spectacular Helmet Style Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

The magnificent base recalls the look of an ancient warrior helmet. Spectacular Jewelry that will establish the tone in an important room.

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Sculpture "Urn" by Piero Fenci
Ceramic Sculpture "Urn" by Piero Fenci

Ceramic Sculpture "Urn" by Piero Fenci

By Piero Fenci

Located in Nantucket, MA

Hand crafted ceramic sculpture entitled "Urn" by Piero Fenci, 2011, inspired by ancient Grecian helmet artifacts, in a beautiful textured glaze.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Ceramics

Materials

Clay

TWA - Greece Original Poster by David Klein, 1959
TWA - Greece Original Poster by David Klein, 1959

TWA - Greece Original Poster by David Klein, 1959

By David Klein

Located in Winchester, GB

Illustrated by influential American artist David Klein, this design features a wonderful illustration of a male figure wearing an ancient Greek helmet depicting historical imagery.

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20th Century Posters

Materials

Paper

Vintage Bulgari Bvlgari Alexander The Great Coin Moneta Yellow Gold Earrings
Vintage Bulgari Bvlgari Alexander The Great Coin Moneta Yellow Gold Earrings

Vintage Bulgari Bvlgari Alexander The Great Coin Moneta Yellow Gold Earrings

By Bulgari

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Alexander The Great Wearing Lion Helmet Ancient Coin Monete Yellow Gold Earrings by Bulgari.

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20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

"Phoenician Soldiers, " Pair of Brilliant Midcentury Enamel Panels, Framed
"Phoenician Soldiers, " Pair of Brilliant Midcentury Enamel Panels, Framed

"Phoenician Soldiers, " Pair of Brilliant Midcentury Enamel Panels, Framed

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brilliant and striking examples of midcentury enamel art, this pair of panels showing ancient soldiers with helmets and spears is not signed, but each is superb in craftsmanship and ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Enamel

INTAGLIO 1900 Antique Signet Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Brown Agate
INTAGLIO 1900 Antique Signet Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Brown Agate

INTAGLIO 1900 Antique Signet Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Brown Agate

Located in Miami, FL

It is mounted on top in a bezel setting with a gorgeous intaglio, carved in brownish translucent agate depicting the bearded and draped portrait of an ancient Corinthian soldier wear...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Corinthian Helmet Coin Silver 18K Gold Mens Ring
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Corinthian Helmet Coin Silver 18K Gold Mens Ring

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Corinthian Helmet Coin Silver 18K Gold Mens Ring

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

An authentic small silver "diobol" coin from ancient Mesambria in Thrace 450-350 BC depicts a warrior in Corinthian helmet facing.

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

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Pilos Bronze Helmet, Greek Art, 6th Century BC
Pilos Bronze Helmet, Greek Art, 6th Century BC

Pilos Bronze Helmet, Greek Art, 6th Century BC

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H 7.96 in Dm 8.67 in

Pilos Bronze Helmet, Greek Art, 6th Century BC

Located in Paris, FR

G.G., Paris, acquired in 2006; Sale Hermann Historica 2006; Former Belgian collection before 1980 Bibliography: M. Feugère, Ancient helmets, Editions Errance, Paris, 2011.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Chinese Gilded Bronze Face Armor Helmet with Gold Inlay Mask
Ancient Chinese Gilded Bronze Face Armor Helmet with Gold Inlay Mask

Ancient Chinese Gilded Bronze Face Armor Helmet with Gold Inlay Mask

Located in 景德镇市, CN

This striking Chinese bronze helmet features an elaborately crafted face mask adorned with traditional gold inlay (cuo jin) techniques.

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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Sculpture "Bust Of Ancient Warrior ", Natural Dimensions, 5 Types of Marble
Sculpture "Bust Of Ancient Warrior ", Natural Dimensions, 5 Types of Marble

Sculpture "Bust Of Ancient Warrior ", Natural Dimensions, 5 Types of Marble

Located in Liverpool, GB

Impressive dimensions, prestigious and representative sculpture, depicting the bust of an ancient leader in a parade helmet, made in so-called natural dimensions, in 5 types (color...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Other Busts

Materials

Marble

Ancient Greek Bronze Pilos Helmet, 320 BC
Ancient Greek Bronze Pilos Helmet, 320 BC

Ancient Greek Bronze Pilos Helmet, 320 BC

Located in London, GB

An ancient Greek bronze helmet of Pilos type, dating to approximately 320 BC.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Greek Bronze Helmet Mask, 350 BC
Ancient Greek Bronze Helmet Mask, 350 BC

Ancient Greek Bronze Helmet Mask, 350 BC

Located in London, GB

An extremely rare Greek bronze helmet fragment, dating to the late Classical to early Hellenistic Period, 350 BC. Of hammered bronze, this fragment would originally have formed pa...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mounted Objects

Ancient Greek Classical Period, Bronze Illyrian Hoplite Helmet
Ancient Greek Classical Period, Bronze Illyrian Hoplite Helmet

Ancient Greek Classical Period, Bronze Illyrian Hoplite Helmet

Located in London, GB

An ancient Greek Illyrian bronze hoplite helmet, dating to around 550-450 BC.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Greek Arms, Armor and Weapons

Ancient Roman Bronze Mannheim Helmet with Siren Decoration, 50 BC
Ancient Roman Bronze Mannheim Helmet with Siren Decoration, 50 BC

Ancient Roman Bronze Mannheim Helmet with Siren Decoration, 50 BC

Located in London, GB

This exceptional Roman helmet dates from the mid to late 1st century BC.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Antiquities

Corinthian Helmet of the ‘Hermione’ Type
Corinthian Helmet of the ‘Hermione’ Type

Corinthian Helmet of the ‘Hermione’ Type

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H 3.94 in W 6.5 in D 3.94 in

Corinthian Helmet of the ‘Hermione’ Type

Located in London, GB

One of the most elegent and iconic shaped helmets of ancient war-fair, this Corinthian helmet of the ‘Hermione’ type, represents the last phase in the three-century development of on...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Antiquities

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Bronze

Vintage Bulgari Bvlgari Alexander The Great Coin Moneta Yellow Gold Earrings
Vintage Bulgari Bvlgari Alexander The Great Coin Moneta Yellow Gold Earrings

Vintage Bulgari Bvlgari Alexander The Great Coin Moneta Yellow Gold Earrings

By Bulgari

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Alexander The Great Wearing Lion Helmet Ancient Coin Monete Yellow Gold Earrings by Bulgari.

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20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Men's Hematite & Diamond Ring, 10k Gold Intaglio Warrior Round Brilliant .20ctw
Men's Hematite & Diamond Ring, 10k Gold Intaglio Warrior Round Brilliant .20ctw

Men's Hematite & Diamond Ring, 10k Gold Intaglio Warrior Round Brilliant .20ctw

Located in Greensboro, NC

Crafted in 10k yellow and white gold, this piece showcases a hematite intaglio featuring the profile of an ancient warrior wearing his helmet. Two milgrain-outlined natural diamonds ...

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20th Century Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Achilles in the guise of a woman discovered by Ulysses. Dutch school, circa 1720
Achilles in the guise of a woman discovered by Ulysses. Dutch school, circa 1720

Achilles in the guise of a woman discovered by Ulysses. Dutch school, circa 1720

Located in Firenze, IT

On the right, dressed as soldiers with ancient helmets, Ulysses and Diomedes are depicted.

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Early 18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Russian Burlwood Box with Ancient Roman Soldier Decoration, circa 1810
Russian Burlwood Box with Ancient Roman Soldier Decoration, circa 1810

Russian Burlwood Box with Ancient Roman Soldier Decoration, circa 1810

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

The tip of the box is decorated with a silver plaque of an Ancient Roman Soldier's head and helmet.

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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Plate Roman Coin Design-Nummus Pattern, 1960s

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Plate Roman Coin Design-Nummus Pattern, 1960s

By Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

The black and white plate with grey tones shows the head of an ancient warrior in a ornate helmet to look like an ancient coin.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

14Karat Yellow Gold Carved Oval Onyx Earrings
14Karat Yellow Gold Carved Oval Onyx Earrings

14Karat Yellow Gold Carved Oval Onyx Earrings

Located in Greenwich, CT

The onyx features a polished surface and has been carved in an intaglio style, depicting the bust of an ancient soldier wearing a helmet. The onyx is bezel set in 14karat yellow gold...

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings

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Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Fireplace or Console Table Mirror
Large Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Fireplace or Console Table Mirror

Large Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Fireplace or Console Table Mirror

Located in Lisse, NL

This rare size antique comes with the original, beveled glass mirror, full columns with gilt bronze holders on either side and gilt ornaments depicting an ancient Greek god in helmet...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Empire Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mir...

Materials

Bronze

Roman Carnelian Intaglio and Yellow Gold Ring
Roman Carnelian Intaglio and Yellow Gold Ring

Roman Carnelian Intaglio and Yellow Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

A Roman carnelian intaglio set in a yellow gold ring, the oval-shaped carnelian measuring approximately 18 x 12mm, depicting a kneeling ancient Greek warrior, wearing a helmet with p...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Romantic Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Antique Costume Helmet
Antique Costume Helmet

Antique Costume Helmet

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H 13.5 in W 9 in D 7 in

Antique Costume Helmet

Located in San Francisco, CA

An "ancient" helmet on a later black metal custom stand.

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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Antique Costume Helmet
Antique Costume Helmet

Antique Costume Helmet

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H 16 in W 9 in D 7 in

Antique Costume Helmet

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome "ancient" helmet on later custom stand. This was used during an Odd Fellows costumed ritual.

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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

"Ancient" Metal Helmet on Stand
"Ancient" Metal Helmet on Stand

"Ancient" Metal Helmet on Stand

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H 15.5 in W 6 in D 9 in

"Ancient" Metal Helmet on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique costume helmut circa 1900 on a custom painted metal stand. The helmet was used in some Odd Fellows ceremony where the participants wore costumes.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Rare Ancient Roman Montefortino Gilded Helmet, XRF Tested
Rare Ancient Roman Montefortino Gilded Helmet, XRF Tested

Rare Ancient Roman Montefortino Gilded Helmet, XRF Tested

Located in London, GB

Ca. 100-50 BC. Roman. A very rare gilded bronze Montefortino bronze helmet with a rounded bowl, folded brim and projection on the top for attaching a plume. The Monterfino-type h...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Antique Costume Helmet
Antique Costume Helmet

Antique Costume Helmet

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H 13.5 in W 9 in D 7 in

Antique Costume Helmet

Located in San Francisco, CA

An "ancient" metal helmet on later custom stand. Used in an Odd Fellows costumed ritual.

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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Eboshi-Nari Kabuto, Samurai Helmet in the Shape of a Court Cap
Eboshi-Nari Kabuto, Samurai Helmet in the Shape of a Court Cap

Eboshi-Nari Kabuto, Samurai Helmet in the Shape of a Court Cap

Located in Milano, IT

Iron finished in red lacquer Edo period, 17th century Among the kawari kabuto that reproduce shapes of headgears, the eboshi was a favorite by samurai since ancient times. In fac...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period by Gavelle Le Paris
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period by Gavelle Le Paris

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period by Gavelle Le Paris

Located in Warsaw, PL

The figure of the goddess is crafted from gilded bronze and is sculped with a shield and spear in her hands, the other elements that connects to her are ormolu bronze mounts on the f...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Weisenau Type Bronze Helmet,  Roman Art, 1st-2nd Centuries
Weisenau Type Bronze Helmet,  Roman Art, 1st-2nd Centuries

Weisenau Type Bronze Helmet, Roman Art, 1st-2nd Centuries

Located in Paris, FR

Bibliography: M. Feugère, Ancient helmets, Editions Errance, Paris, 2011 Publication: Mr Junkelmann, Römische Helme.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Marcello Cuneo Longobarda Ceramic Table Lamp for Gabbianelli, Italy 1966
Marcello Cuneo Longobarda Ceramic Table Lamp for Gabbianelli, Italy 1966

Marcello Cuneo Longobarda Ceramic Table Lamp for Gabbianelli, Italy 1966

By Gabbianelli, Marcello Cuneo

Located in Woudrichem, NL

Longobarda's name has been chosen because the lamp's profile recalls that of an ancient Longobard's helmet.  

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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