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What was the purpose of the Roman helmet?
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The purpose of the Roman helmet was to protect the wearer’s head. It fit reasonably snug and featured a reinforced bar on parts that were likely to be hit. The helmet sometimes also included metal flaps to protect the cheeks and chin. Shop a collection of Roman-inspired art from some of the world’s top enthusiasts on 1stDibs.
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Pair of 1930s Reproduction Ancient Roman Soldiers Helmets
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1930s metal reproduction ancient Roman soldiers helmets.
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Vintage 1930s Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Ancient Greek Corinthian Helmet
Located in London, GB
port of Naukratis.
The Corinthian helmet invoked an ancient and revered military ideal that
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Mounted Objects
Materials
Bronze
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French Empire Allegorical Clock Depicting Roman Triumph and Power
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A figural gilt bronze French Empire clock, ‘Allegory to Triumph and Power’. A Roman emperor stands
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Life Size Bronze Roman Armoured Cavalry Officer on Horseback 20th C
Located in London, GB
Roman Cavalry officer on horseback, riding triumphantly into battle, dating from the late 20th Century
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Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Meissen Figurine 'King August III In Roman Harness' by J.J. Kaendler, 1924
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
. Their mythological and allegorical stagings were primarily based on the ancient ideal of the Roman
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Early 20th Century German Baroque Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Walnut Henri II Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
in this example combines neoclassical architecture inspired by the ancient Greeks and Romans with
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Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Buffets
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Brass
