A Corinthian helmet of the early second stage, mid- to second half of the 7th century B.C.Bronze helmet of the second stage of the type with still completely rounded forms and no hint of a stepped calotte. The side walls of the calotte are barely recessed, but protrude outwards towards the rim, which also applies to the cheek and neck protectors. The side walls are provided with the typical, still very obtuse-angled incision between the neck and cheek guards. The cheek guards not yet clearly or pointedly extended forwards and downwards. Narrow eye openings with a long nasal. Around the entire rim including cheek guards, eye openings and nasal a row of closely set, fine holes. A larger hole in each of the lower angles of the cheek guards. A large hole in the centre of the forehead and a smaller hole in the rear of the calotte, which served to accommodate devices for attaching a crest. Minor additions to the rear part of the calotte, some fractures and cracks strengthened from the inside. Otherwise excellently preserved original substance with slightly spotty, dark green patina. Height approx. 20 cm. Width at the bottom ca. 22 cm. Length at the bottom ca. 29.5 cm. A very impressive example of a Corinthian helmet of the early second stage, which derives its striking effect above all from the strongly outwardly drawn lower rims. Provenance: South German private collection, purchased by another collector who had acquired the piece at an art fair in the 90s.Condition: II