Bronze Corinthian Helmet 1 at The British Museum, London

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The city-states of Greece often found themselves united against a common foe or at war with one another. By the fifth century BC, a crucial aspect of warfare were the groups of heavily-armed hoplites, whose name derived from the hoplaor round shield they wielded. Each city-state was defended by its own citizens, and the hoplites were typically wealthy men, as expensive equipment was required. Regional variations in hoplite armor exist: this bronze helmet is a representation of the elegant style particularly associated with the city of Corinth. It was likely of the type known to the Greeks as 'Corinthian' (Herodotus IV, 180). Crafted from a single piece of bronze, exceptional skill was needed on the part of the bronzeworker. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory. Through this initiative, we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the world for public access at no cost. Scan The World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate.