From a sword-scabbard or horse harness.
Found in the Golyama Kosmatka tumulus, near Shipka, Bulgaria, among the wider "Valley of the Thracian Kings". The tomb has been identified as that of the Thracian king Seuthes III (Livius; en.wikipedia), although the only human remains recovered were four teeth scattered on the floor.
The burial has been dated alternately to the 290s BCE or ca. 275 BCE, but took place in a monument of the 5th c. BCE.
On display in the Museum of History "Iskra" (Исторически музей "Искра"), Kazanlak, Bulgaria (official website; Livius; en.wikipedia; TripAdvisor).
Tags: Museum of History 'Iskra' Kazanlak Исторически музей 'Искра' Golyama Kosmatka Голяма Косматка Seuthes III Севт III 3rd c. BCE early 3rd c. BCE 1st quarter 3rd c. BCE 290s BCE 280s BCE 270s BCE Odrysian king burial grave-goods corredo re royal Thracian Thrace Οδρύσαι Hellenistic età ellenistica regal wealth bling gold oro aurum animal stag lion deer Тракийски Траки
The helmet bears the inscription ΣΕΥΘΟΥ ('of Seuthes') in Greek letters.
Found in the Golyama Kosmatka tumulus, near Shipka, Bulgaria, among the wider "Valley of the Thracian Kings". The tomb has been identified as that of the Thracian king Seuthes III (Livius; en.wikipedia), although the only human remains recovered were four teeth scattered on the floor.
The burial has been dated alternately to the 290s BCE or ca. 275 BCE, but took place in a monument of the 5th c. BCE.
On display in the Museum of History "Iskra" (Исторически музей "Искра"), Kazanlak, Bulgaria (official website; Livius; en.wikipedia; TripAdvisor).
Tags: Museum of History 'Iskra' Kazanlak Исторически музей 'Искра' helmet elmo armor defensive bronze bronzo Golyama Kosmatka Голяма Косматка Seuthes III Севт III 3rd c. BCE early 3rd c. BCE 1st quarter 3rd c. BCE 290s BCE 280s BCE 270s BCE Odrysian king burial grave-goods corredo re royal Thracian Thrace Οδρύσαι Hellenistic età ellenistica regal wealth bling Тракийски Траки
The helmet bears the inscription ΣΕΥΘΟΥ ('of Seuthes') in Greek letters.
Found in the Golyama Kosmatka tumulus, near Shipka, Bulgaria, among the wider "Valley of the Thracian Kings". The tomb has been identified as that of the Thracian king Seuthes III (Livius; en.wikipedia), although the only human remains recovered were four teeth scattered on the floor.
The burial has been dated alternately to the 290s BCE or ca. 275 BCE, but took place in a monument of the 5th c. BCE.
On display in the Museum of History "Iskra" (Исторически музей "Искра"), Kazanlak, Bulgaria (official website; Livius; en.wikipedia; TripAdvisor).
Tags: Museum of History 'Iskra' Kazanlak Исторически музей 'Искра' helmet elmo armor defensive bronze bronzo Golyama Kosmatka Голяма Косматка Seuthes III Севт III 3rd c. BCE early 3rd c. BCE 1st quarter 3rd c. BCE 290s BCE 280s BCE 270s BCE Odrysian king burial grave-goods corredo re royal Thracian Thrace Οδρύσαι Hellenistic età ellenistica regal wealth bling Тракийски Траки
The helmet bears the inscription ΣΕΥΘΟΥ ('of Seuthes') in Greek letters, visible on the forehead.
Found in the Golyama Kosmatka tumulus, near Shipka, Bulgaria, among the wider "Valley of the Thracian Kings". The tomb has been identified as that of the Thracian king Seuthes III (Livius; en.wikipedia), although the only human remains recovered were four teeth scattered on the floor.
The burial has been dated alternately to the 290s BCE or ca. 275 BCE, but took place in a monument of the 5th c. BCE.
On display in the Museum of History "Iskra" (Исторически музей "Искра"), Kazanlak, Bulgaria (official website; Livius; en.wikipedia; TripAdvisor).
Tags: Museum of History 'Iskra' Kazanlak Исторически музей 'Искра' helmet elmo armor defensive bronze bronzo Greek inscription iscrizione greca Golyama Kosmatka Голяма Косматка Seuthes III Севт III 3rd c. BCE early 3rd c. BCE 1st quarter 3rd c. BCE 290s BCE 280s BCE 270s BCE Odrysian king burial grave-goods corredo re royal Thracian Thrace Οδρύσαι Hellenistic età ellenistica regal wealth bling Тракийски Траки
Found in the Golyama Kosmatka tumulus, near Shipka, Bulgaria, among the wider "Valley of the Thracian Kings". The tomb has been identified as that of the Thracian king Seuthes III (Livius; en.wikipedia), although the only human remains recovered were four teeth scattered on the floor.
The burial has been dated alternately to the 290s BCE or ca. 275 BCE, but took place in a monument of the 5th c. BCE.
On display in the Museum of History "Iskra" (Исторически музей "Искра"), Kazanlak, Bulgaria (official website; Livius; en.wikipedia; TripAdvisor).
Tags: Museum of History 'Iskra' Kazanlak Исторически музей 'Искра' Golyama Kosmatka Голяма Косматка Seuthes III Севт III 3rd c. BCE early 3rd c. BCE 1st quarter 3rd c. BCE 290s BCE 280s BCE 270s BCE Odrysian king burial grave-goods corredo re royal Thracian Thrace Οδρύσαι Hellenistic età ellenistica regal wealth bling Тракийски Траки