Archaic II

Limestone Greek Helmet Head

Head from painted limestone statuette of male figure wearing a Greek helmet with a prone person (vanquished foe?) as a crest. The arms of a person(?) on the front of the helmet (painted reg, their legs (painted yellow) hang down the back and neck of the head. The prone figure had rather wide, efeminate hips (female?). The body is missing from crest. Both ears and the neck are painted red and traces on the lips. Black details include eyes, pupils and brows as if khol was used.. Only preserved on right eye. The left is chipped and worn. A black line runs from upper lip (moustash?) and back to neck. Another black line runs under the chin line a thin beard. Point of chin is chipped, but black pain covers this damage as if it has been touched up.post damage. Dimensions: Height: 5.40 centimetres; Length: 5.20 centimetres; Width: 4 centimetres Object Type: figure Series: Nick Type 1 (Sub group 1.7)