Helmet

33-15-723

From: Iran | Tepe Hissar

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

Object Number 33-15-723
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iran | Tepe Hissar
Archaeology Area DF19X2 Pr29
Locus DF 19x2 | Plot Record #29
Period Hissar III
Section Near Eastern
Materials Copper
Description

Oval with depressed top and slightly curved base; perforation on opposite sides (for attachment of chin strap). Inside the helmet when found were 1 large and several small fragments of lead (H-172) roughly paralleling the contours of the helmet.

Height 12.2 cm
Length 22.8 cm
Width 18.5 cm
Credit Line Persian Expedition; Erich Schmidt, 1933
Other Number H171 - Field No SF

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