11-03-2013, 10:03 AM
Hi,
I have experience making aspis.
I made one with similar construction method as roman scutum.
Wooden core has three layers of narrow slats, outer surface is covered with pitch, hemp and linen cloth and it's covered with stucco. Inside of bowl has thin deer skin.
Porpax has wooden core and covered with thin leather. And it's off center, so antilabe is at close to rim.
All other parts are made from bronze.
Shield handles very well and it's strong.
Weight 7 kg diameter ~90cm
Mikko
I have experience making aspis.
I made one with similar construction method as roman scutum.
Wooden core has three layers of narrow slats, outer surface is covered with pitch, hemp and linen cloth and it's covered with stucco. Inside of bowl has thin deer skin.
Porpax has wooden core and covered with thin leather. And it's off center, so antilabe is at close to rim.
All other parts are made from bronze.
Shield handles very well and it's strong.
Weight 7 kg diameter ~90cm
Mikko
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