10-06-2013, 05:21 PM
Some of the stuff on show isn't relevant and wouldnt be carried: the papyrus, the lead curses (defixiones), the sponge and the wax tablet (perhaps). There is a whetstone near the papyrus scroll, and the bit of stone near the amber is a chunk of lapis luzuli. I'd definately include an iron cooking skewer, I think it is mentioned as a soldiers item in Livy.
Paul Elliott
Legions in Crisis
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/17815...d_i=468294
Charting the Third Century military crisis - with a focus on the change in weapons and tactics.
Legions in Crisis
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/17815...d_i=468294
Charting the Third Century military crisis - with a focus on the change in weapons and tactics.
