10-14-2009, 04:41 PM
I agree with Ruben, I see no reason to get too hung up on the visor issue, when each example is unique, apart from the Melian Attic helmets which look to be of similar workmanship. These helmets were made in different workshops for different clientele, some wanted visors, some wanted crests. The fact that they are made of iron has ensured that very few have been able to survive underground to the present day. Which gives us a very skewed view of their production in antiquity.
Furthermore, find spots and archaeological context are really of little consequence when discussing ancient Greek helmets, as the place where they finally came to rest in antiquity tells us very little about where, when, and for whom they were made since they were passed on as heirloom objects, taken as booty in war, dedicated at distant sanctuaries, and otherwise exchanged far beyond their place (and time) of manufacture.
Randall
Furthermore, find spots and archaeological context are really of little consequence when discussing ancient Greek helmets, as the place where they finally came to rest in antiquity tells us very little about where, when, and for whom they were made since they were passed on as heirloom objects, taken as booty in war, dedicated at distant sanctuaries, and otherwise exchanged far beyond their place (and time) of manufacture.
Randall
R. Hixenbaugh
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