Greek Phrygian Helmet; Greek Phrygian Helmet, Late Classical to Early Hellenistic Period, ca. 350-300. Hammered sheet, high crown arching forward and terminating in a vertical rounded peak, a carinated ridge above the flaring rim, the neck-guard extending lower than the visor, its front edge with rounded ear protectors overlapped by pointed projections at the rear of the visor. The name given to this type of helmet are derived from its shape, in particular the high and forward inclined apex, in which it resembles the caps (usually of leather) habitually worn by Phrygian and Thracian peoples. The Phrygian helmet was worn by Macedonian cavalry in King Philip's day but under Alexander the Great he preferred an open-faced Boeotian helmet for his cavalry and thus his infantry favored this style. Private Collection (G.N.S.), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, prior to 1980; thence by descent. Art Market, United Arab Emirates, Late 2000s; ex-Private Collection, Chicago. H. 13" without mount..