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Hats from History
Burgonet with Falling Buffe, France c. 1550 (via The Metropolitan Museum of Art)
(via lostsplendor)
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Helmet, late 7th century b.c.; ArchaicGreek, CretanBronze
Under the belly of the horse on the left side of the helmet is the dedicatory inscription “Synenitos the son of Euklotas [took this],” suggesting that the armor was captured as booty and offered as a dedication.
What a beautiful artifact!](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lt1qpoqpwB1qc6peio1_500.jpg)
Helmet, late 7th century b.c.; Archaic
Greek, Cretan
BronzeUnder the belly of the horse on the left side of the helmet is the dedicatory inscription “Synenitos the son of Euklotas [took this],” suggesting that the armor was captured as booty and offered as a dedication.
What a beautiful artifact!
Illyrian type helmet ca. 5th century BC via The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Germany, tornament helmet, 1500
Metropolitan museum
Badass!
(via alwaysstylish)
