08-11-2007, 09:19 PM
Quote:Quote:Y'know, it seems to me, vague memory here, that the decoration of gladius hilt is more extensive in artwork than in the found examples.
Does anyone know of any examples in art?
Are you speaking of this style?
That's a beaut, but no specifically I'm talking about gladii in relief sculpture. A number look like they have inset gems, etc. (forgive me I haven't got any at my fingertips)
Is there any evidence for this? Anybody reconstructions based on these?
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