Etruscan / Early Roman Bronze Iron Helmet Ear Flap

Classical World, Etruscan to early Roman, ca. late 4th century BCE to 1st century CE. A lovely example of a cast-bronze ear flap of a wide form with a protruding frontal point, a curved periphery along the verso, and a flat upper joint with four perforated holes. Through the quartet of perforations are petite iron rivets that connect to an iron hinge that would have enabled the ear flap to swing freely with the movements of the soldier. Ear flaps like this example were used on helmets made by the Etruscans and Romans to provide a warrior the protection as well as flexibility they required when marching or on the field of battle. Fine patina envelops both the ear flap and iron hinge. Lucite display stand for photography purposes only. Size: 3.25" W x 5" H (8.3 cm x 12.7 cm); 5.5" H (14 cm) on included custom stand.

For a stylistically similar example of an ear flap on an Etruscan Montefortino helmet, please see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 26.60.83.

Provenance: private J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA, acquired in 2010; ex-Scott and Lisa Loos World Coins, North Bend, Washington, USA

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Condition Report: This is one ear flap from a larger helmet. Hinge is encrusted and does not swivel. Slight bending to overall form with minor abrasions to surfaces. Great patina throughout.