{"product_id":"archaic-noble-helmet","title":"Archaic Noble Helmet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order · Price on request · Custom sizing available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurved dark horns, layered leaf-like ornament and a gold-toned face opening give the Archaic Noble Helmet its richly worked silhouette. Red edging, floral cheek ornaments and a bird-shaped rear fitting bring together contrasting colours and sculptural details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; art direction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Georgios Katsos \/ Archaeopolis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dimitris Katsikis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe documented helmet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn Archaic Noble helmet series documented through nine photographs from the Archaeopolis working archive and available by commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gallery preserves all 9 photographs from the existing Archaeopolis Objects record, including the available overall views and details. Photographic credit: Archaeopolis Objects archive. These images document the contemporary piece offered for commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe enclosed face, eye openings and central nose guard invite comparison with Greek Corinthian helmets. The Metropolitan Museum of Art records a bronze example dated to the late sixth century BCE (1992.180.2). This offers context for the broad facial arrangement; the complete arrangement of horns, scales and ornament is specific to this contemporary piece. Ancient ram ornament is documented by the additional reference below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/256133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Metropolitan Museum of Art: bronze helmet of Corinthian type, 1992.180.2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection data-historical-reference=\"corinthian-helmet-met-1992-180-2\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical reference image\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:20px 0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/256133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/3476\/5129\/files\/corinthian-helmet-met-1992-180-2.jpg?v=1789139936\" alt=\"Ancient bronze helmet of Corinthian type, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1992.180.2\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:760px;max-height:640px;object-fit:contain;height:auto;margin:auto\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.6;margin-top:12px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBronze helmet of Corinthian type, late sixth century BCE. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1992.180.2; Gift of Estée Lauder Inc., 1992.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImage: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Open Access. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/about-the-met\/policies-and-documents\/open-access\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePublic domain\u003c\/a\u003e. Shown without cropping or retouching, at reduced display size. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/256133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView source and image record →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ancient example for comparison with the face opening and nose guard. It is not a confirmed one-to-one prototype for the complete Archaeopolis design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection data-historical-reference=\"ram-helmet-saint-louis\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical reference: ram-headed helmet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:20px 0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.slam.org\/collection\/objects\/37601\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d23gjylftzdlen.cloudfront.net\/db_photo\/d6858\/u16468588\/2821949_o2.jpg\" alt=\"Greek South Italian ram-headed bronze helmet, 525–500 BCE, Saint Louis Art Museum\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:760px;max-height:760px;object-fit:contain;height:auto;margin:auto\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.6;margin-top:12px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelmet, Greek, South Italian, 525–500 BCE. Bronze with ivory and bronze restoration. Saint Louis Art Museum, Museum Purchase, 282:1949.1.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImage: Saint Louis Art Museum. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.slam.org\/collection\/objects\/37601\/\"\u003eMuseum collection record →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpted ram head offers an ancient comparison for ram ornament on helmets. The museum identifies the horns, ears and eyes of the upper ram head as restored. This is a thematic reference, not an identified exact prototype of the Archaic Noble Helmet or its scaled crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.slam.org\/blog\/gold-silver-and-bronze-objects-in-slams-collection-that-deserve-the-podium\/\"\u003eMuseum explanation of the helmet and restored features →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObject documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe design concept and aesthetic direction belong to Georgios Katsos and Archaeopolis. Physical making is by Dimitris Katsikis. This is a contemporary, historically informed object. Materials, dimensions, weight, edition status and any specific archaeological model are confirmed with the workshop for each individual commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYour commission\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTell us about the intended use, head measurements, preferred finish, delivery destination and required date. Price, production time, fitting and delivery are agreed individually. The photographic archive does not indicate immediate stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@archaeopolis.gr?subject=Archaic%20Noble%20Helmet%20%E2%80%94%20commission%20enquiry\"\u003eRequest price \u0026amp; availability for Archaic Noble Helmet →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archaeopolis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55314265637193,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/3476\/5129\/files\/archaeopolis-objects-archaic-noble-helmet-dimitris-katsikis-005.jpg?v=1789139535","url":"https:\/\/shop.archaeopolis.gr\/products\/archaic-noble-helmet","provider":"Archaeopolis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}