A rare bronze helmet of the Corinthian type, dating from 500-450 BC, will be auctioned by Apollo Art Auctions in London.. This artifact is surprisingly well preserved and is an iconic monument to ancient military history, writes Live Science.

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Known as the Corinthian helmet, this style is distinguished by the fact that it covers the entire face, leaving only openings for the eyes and mouth. Although the helmet is named after the Greek city-state of Corinth, there is evidence that such helmets were widely used in other regions, particularly Sparta.

Cambridge University archaeologist Anthony Snodgrass noted in his work The Arms and Armor of the Greeks that Corinthian helmets were popular in various city-states. This indicates their widespread distribution.

Apollo Art Auctions director Ivan Bonchev described the artifact as a " Despite their rarity today, remains of similar helmets have been found at numerous archaeological sites..

The piece, which is being sold on behalf of a private collector, is expected to fetch between $72,000 and $108,000. According to the auction listing, the helmet has been verified by the Lost Art Registry, ensuring its legitimacy..

Corinthian helmets have a rich history, their origins go back to the 7th century BC. According to Snodgrass's study " Many were decorated with decorative horsehair combs or geometric patterns, and some with personalized inscriptions. Greek art often depicted warriors with their helmets pulled back while resting, a style that was also associated with Athena, the patron goddess of Athens.

The design of these helmets, particularly their limited peripheral vision, reflects the close combat style of the hoplites, where warriors fought in tightly formed formations known as phalanxes.

Over time, various versions of the helmet appeared, and later models had ear holes to improve hearing. The helmet offered for auction lacks these modifications, but retains the eye holes, nose guard and mouth opening characteristic of the Corinthian design..

Historians note the influence of these helmets outside of Greece.

Greek colonies in southern Italy introduced the Corinthian style to the Romans, although Roman military equipment evolved over time to suit their distinctive tactics. Unlike Greek designs, Roman helmets favored an open face for better visibility in dynamic combat scenarios.

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