238 HELMET, KOVACHEVITSA, GOTSE DELCHEV DISTRICT

Fourth century B.C. Bronze, height 23.7 cm. Prehistoric Department, Archaeological Museum, Sofia. Inv. No 2676

Thracian type with hinged cheek pieces, fastening in the middle of the chin, thus forming a visor. Opening for the eyes and nose, and beneath this an opening for the mouth. Decorated with a moustache and beard worked in relief. Beard stylized in large spirally curled tufts.

Ibid.p 368