02-04-2011, 08:18 PM
Quote:This statue seems to show painted designs and more acstract than what we see on the ones with carved reliefs. I wonder if the statues with musculta that were smooth were painted.
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Interesting idea Sulla, however, I would bet that if this statue is a representation of a real set of armor that emperor Nero wore, it would be inlaid with precious stones...and perhaps painted as well. The floral patterns seem to suggest to me (granted I am no expert) that these designs would be constructed as part of the cuirass itself...similar to the relief designs that are depicted on many of the musculata. Granted, I am no expert...but what I do know about Nero was that he wasn't exactly the thrifty type.
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