The excavation of Royal Tomb M1004 yielded a large number of bronze helmets worn by warriors of the Shang. This example is one of the best-preserved pieces among them. The front is decorated with a horned animal mask. The eyes, ears and snout are all raised from the surface. A round boss can be found on both sides, embellished in the center with a whorl pattern. The top has a tubular holder, possibly used to hold decorative feathers.
- Item No.
- R015337
- Period
- Late 14th-mid 11th century B.C.
- Dimensions
- Height 26.5, maximum diameter 23.0 cm.
- Excavated/Findspot
- Royal Tomb M1004, Hsi-pei-kang, Anyang, Honan
- Materials
- 青銅
- Notes
- 3D Gallery of IHP──Helmet
