Original scientific paper
SYMBOLTC OF DECORATNE APPLTCATlONS ON NARONAlBALDENHEIM TYPE HELMETS OF NARONA AND SALONA
Magdalena Dragičević
; HR, Split, Bregovita 7
Abstract
The paper deals with three helmets of the Narona1Baldenheim type, two of which are found in Narona and one in Salona. Helmetsfrom the ancient Narona were found in the early 2Oth cenlury in the present-day village of Vid, near Metković, under the local cemetery church. One of them has 4 ribs,. the other one 6, with a ridge in the middle, shaped like a letter T tumed ups ide down. The surface segments be/Ween the ribs are made of iron and, similar to other Beldenheim type helmets, covered with thin copper or silver sheels. On top of the helmet calotte there is a circlet. On the 6-rib helmet it protrudes. All parts of the helmets are mutually connected with markedly protruding round rivets. ln the lilerature there are many texts on these helmets, however not on the contemplativeness of the applications that decorate their surfaces. lt may be proposed with great certainty that complexity of contents of the decorative nwtifs directly relates to the Old-Testament and New-Testament mystic comprehension of supernatural phenomena. On the Narona l helmet (T. l), the motifs of the Tent and the Atonement Cover, qualities of the Old Testament sacral interpreters, also include, in a contemplative way, supernatural qualities of the mystic Tree, raised to the level of the salvation theology, and of the Cross, quality of the tree of life, realising the NewTestament spiritual universality. Christ is also present in the light radiating from antlers, as well as in grains in the birds' bills, glorifying in a particular way his death and resurrection. He will establish the Holly Spirit, as a protective relation, to give it to the Church. The miniature images at the frontal band of the Narona l helmet are of the Old-Testament spirit, depicting details from the lives of the prophets David and Eliseus, the patriarchs Jacob and Abraham, and other details of importance. The Narona 2 and Salona helmets are of the New-Testament spiritual atmosphere. The decorative motifs of vine and vine-stock at the Narona 2 helmet (T. 2) make re-figuration of Christ; wine makes the eucharistic blood. The fish and bird motifs applied to the Salona helmet (T. 3) make syntagm of the Word, that is. Christ who is the Lord. All that is discussed ahave reflects The Origen 's perception of the "helmet reflecting the flash of the hope of salvation " , Translated by: D. Kečkemet
Keywords
helmet; Old Testament; New Testament; contemplativeness; spirituality
Hrčak ID:
81784
URI
Publication date:
29.12.2005.
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