07-11-2009, 04:39 AM
That image above marked "97" is based on the Chemtou shield and is an example of what I think is an innacurate reconstruction, the central depression probably being an artistic device to make the blazon stand out. Many elements of the early Phoenecian/Carthaginian kit are not far different from what can be seen in late Assyrian reliefs.
Below is a drawing of the famous Amanthus bowl believed to show phoenicean troops. There are very good images of this and the british museum site, but they are too bit to post at high quality- just google it. The second image is from an Assyrian relief, but it shows a convex round shield that is rimmed and would be very hard to tell from an aspis but for the more conical profile and the boss, which probably indicates a single hand-grip. Shields like this can be seen from the back on other relierf and they have single grips.
Below is a drawing of the famous Amanthus bowl believed to show phoenicean troops. There are very good images of this and the british museum site, but they are too bit to post at high quality- just google it. The second image is from an Assyrian relief, but it shows a convex round shield that is rimmed and would be very hard to tell from an aspis but for the more conical profile and the boss, which probably indicates a single hand-grip. Shields like this can be seen from the back on other relierf and they have single grips.
Paul M. Bardunias
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A Spartan, being asked a question, answered "No." And when the questioner said, "You lie," the Spartan said, "You see, then, that it is stupid of you to ask questions to which you already know the answer!"
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A Spartan, being asked a question, answered "No." And when the questioner said, "You lie," the Spartan said, "You see, then, that it is stupid of you to ask questions to which you already know the answer!"
