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Iberian Oval Shield (Scutum)
#1
Hi there!

This is our last recreation of an iberian oval shield of the I cent. b. C. inspired in archaeological edetanian evidences from Sant Miquel de Llíria (Valencia).
It has been made with a base of linden tree wood lamina, calf leather, iron (umbo and nails), linen and a natural adhesive substance obtained from animals. In fact Polibius comments the roman used adhesive from ox despoliations.
It's 119 cm. height x 61 cm. width and 5 kg of weight.
It's an excellent defensive weapon, truly solid and resistant.

[Image: Anversoescutlogada.jpg]

[Image: ReversEscutlogada.jpg]
José Miguel Gallego
www.artifexcrpa.com

DELENDA EST ROMA
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#2
Excellent and interesting work. The painting on the front is most interesting! LAUDES!!!
Roman Name: Gaius Marcius Gracilis

AKA: Mark Headlee
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