sallet wallace collection Kampvuur - lantaarns en kandelaars tapering towards the tip

tapering towards the tip

the piece is finished at each end with the decorated dragon head from Oseberg

the mi parti style grew in popularity as colour symbolism in clothing became increasingly important

The gladiator helmet is a replica of an original from the 1st century AD excavated in Pompeii

sallet wallace collection Kampvuur - lantaarns en kandelaars tapering towards the tipSallets of this type were introduced in the late 15th century. The helmet is a replica of an original held in the Wallace Collection, collection number A72. It was crafted around 1520 in Northern Italy and formed part of the collection of the Count of Nieuwerkerke.