03-04-2004, 07:01 AM
Avete omnes!<br>
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The draco standard head found at the Niederbieber fort (Germany) is one of those highly successful items which has been replicated many times.<br>
Notwithstanding, it is really puzzling to see that the distribution and pattern of gilt and silvered areas clearly vary from one replica to other.<br>
I'd like to know, if someone could tell me which was the original distribution on the original head and if analysis have been made to determine if the silvering is such or just tinning (it would be rather surprising, if the rest of the head is gilt!)<br>
Good pics from the original item would be highly thanked, too!<br>
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Bene valete<br>
<br>
Aitor <p></p><i></i>
<br>
The draco standard head found at the Niederbieber fort (Germany) is one of those highly successful items which has been replicated many times.<br>
Notwithstanding, it is really puzzling to see that the distribution and pattern of gilt and silvered areas clearly vary from one replica to other.<br>
I'd like to know, if someone could tell me which was the original distribution on the original head and if analysis have been made to determine if the silvering is such or just tinning (it would be rather surprising, if the rest of the head is gilt!)<br>
Good pics from the original item would be highly thanked, too!<br>
<br>
Bene valete<br>
<br>
Aitor <p></p><i></i>
It\'s all an accident, an accident of hands. Mine, others, all without mind, from one extreme to another, but neither works nor will ever.
Rolf Steiner
Rolf Steiner
