Room 29 - The Helmets and the Baths

Here, copies of three bronze mask helmets are displayed. These helmets were discovered in 1955 at the "Le Querciolaie" quarry near Serre di Rapolano and are now preserved in Florence. Dating back to the first half of the 2nd century AD, their exact use remains uncertain, but they are believed to have been used in tournaments or sacred events. The most complete specimen depicts the face of a young Dionysus, adorned with a headband and a crown of ivy and berries.

In front, a large model illustrates the thermal complex of Campo Muri, discovered in the 1970s in Rapolano Terme. Dating from the 3rd century BC to the 4th century AD, the site has yielded numerous votive offerings, a selection of which is on display here.