{"product_id":"scythian-helmet","title":"Scythian Helmet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order · Price on request · Custom sizing available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tall red-brown profile, black spiral ornament and elongated side flaps give the Scythian Helmet its distinctive outline. Visible stitching follows the edges, while an incised bird-head motif decorates one side. The surviving photograph records this single view of the piece.\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\u003eA made-to-order Scythian helmet interpretation documented within the Archaeopolis working collection and available by individual commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gallery preserves all 1 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 British Museum discusses tall pointed headwear in ancient depictions of Scythian and related nomadic groups. Its catalogue entry for cylinder seal 1959,0214.3 compares the represented hoods with those of “pointed hat” Scythians at Persepolis. This supplies context for the headwear theme, without identifying the present red-brown form or its ornament as a replica of that evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britishmuseum.org\/collection\/object\/W_1959-0214-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBritish Museum: cylinder seal 1959,0214.3 and comparative discussion of pointed headwear\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection data-historical-reference=\"saka-persepolis-dynamosquito\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical reference image\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:20px 0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Saka_(3719571493).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/3476\/5129\/files\/saka-persepolis-dynamosquito.jpg?v=1789139938\" alt=\"Ancient relief of a Saka tribute bearer wearing a tall pointed cap at the Apadana, Persepolis\" 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\u003eSaka (Scythian) tribute bearer, detail of an Achaemenid relief on the eastern stairway of the Apadana at Persepolis, Iran. The tall pointed cap is visible in profile.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImage: dynamosquito \/ Wikimedia Commons, photograph taken in 2009. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCC BY-SA 2.0\u003c\/a\u003e. Shown without cropping or retouching, at reduced display size. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Saka_(3719571493).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView source and image record →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncient pictorial evidence for the headwear theme. This relief is not a confirmed exact prototype for the colour, spiral ornament or complete construction of the Archaeopolis piece.\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=Scythian%20Helmet%20%E2%80%94%20commission%20enquiry\"\u003eRequest price \u0026amp; availability for Scythian Helmet →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archaeopolis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55314268062025,"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-scythian-helmet-dimitris-katsikis-001.jpg?v=1789139539","url":"https:\/\/shop.archaeopolis.gr\/products\/scythian-helmet","provider":"Archaeopolis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}