02-22-2006, 12:53 PM
Quote:In the context of this discussion, perhaps we should start forgetting about leather (single or alongside with other layers of different materials) for the pterugae (I've never considered it as a suitable material for the subarmalis' body)
Notwithstanding, which were the upper row(s) of halfround lappets with embossed or applied motives made of? :?
Aitor
The 'tongue' pteruges are leather IMO.
The other option is fabric with bronze or stucco applique. The problem is that several of these tongue pteruges are shown to be flexible, to the point that even the relief on them is folded/bent or twisted, so the best option is molded leather.
Travis
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