Some kind of figure

[Bubba65]

Hi,

I dug this today and it was about foot in the ground. I was wondering if any one would have a clue what this figure of a man belongs too?

It is about 5 or 6 inches long. Thanks for looking and helping if you can. First picture is the front and second picture is the back.

 

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[invent4hir]

Greek hero and/or god? PERSEUS? See here for similar but not a match - > https://www.ebay.com/itm/174497602802. Another was on Worthpoint.

 

[Lenrac2]

What an awesome find! I don't know but I like it!

 

[bradyboy]

mercury?
brady

 

[Red-Coat]

Well, I don't know what the item is, but I would say the Helmet type is that most usually associated with the goddess Athena. This kind of thing (but with numerous variations):

 

[Bruce R]

I?ve seen something similar on old mercury hubcaps

 

[invent4hir]

We're on the right track. Maybe show the pictures to a scholar of Greek mythology.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

What a great looking find, if it were mine, I'd clean this piece up and frame it.
I'd choose a different matting though, your bath towel doesn't do this piece justice.
Dave

 

[Plug N Play]

May have had a hook.

 

[erfranks]

Very Cool!!