11-13-2012, 01:15 AM
Hi Brien,
There is only one depiction of gladiatrices i.e. the relief from Halicarnassos. Unfortunately you could not see much on it regarding clothing etc. but one this is pretty clear to be seen which is the subligaculum (gladiator loincloth)
![[Image: halikarnassos_600x498.jpg]](http://www.ludus-nemesis.eu/bilder/halikarnassos_600x498.jpg)
Unfortunately you could not see much on it regarding clothing etc. but one this is pretty clear to be seen which is the subligaculum (gladiator loincloth). Of one woman a bare breast is to be seen. Since this is a piece of artwork it might not show the actual state but the artist wanted to make clear that it is two women fighting hence the helmets are on the ground and a bare breast is shown instead of the pectorale provocatores usually wear. A good discussion on this relief is Kathleen Coleman's article "Missio at Halicarnassos".
I solved the problem with a breast band strophium which is mentioned on several occasions as being a womens attire and the bikini girls from Piazza Armerina are shown with this. Attached you will see a photo of me in my gear in fighting stance where also the subligaculum and strophium are visible.
There is only one depiction of gladiatrices i.e. the relief from Halicarnassos. Unfortunately you could not see much on it regarding clothing etc. but one this is pretty clear to be seen which is the subligaculum (gladiator loincloth)
Unfortunately you could not see much on it regarding clothing etc. but one this is pretty clear to be seen which is the subligaculum (gladiator loincloth). Of one woman a bare breast is to be seen. Since this is a piece of artwork it might not show the actual state but the artist wanted to make clear that it is two women fighting hence the helmets are on the ground and a bare breast is shown instead of the pectorale provocatores usually wear. A good discussion on this relief is Kathleen Coleman's article "Missio at Halicarnassos".
I solved the problem with a breast band strophium which is mentioned on several occasions as being a womens attire and the bikini girls from Piazza Armerina are shown with this. Attached you will see a photo of me in my gear in fighting stance where also the subligaculum and strophium are visible.
