Real Deal Spolas

[Feinman]

Thank you for posting those pictures, and I very much enjoy your commentary, Clavdivs!  I will have to consider the attachment and articulation of the ptyreges, as you say.  As I must try to reproduce the piece as it specifically appears on the amphora depiction, I will probably keep each layer of ptyreges as one piece; this will keep them pointed down, but still allow the flexibility needed between torso and pelvis, and those depicted on the vase actually bow out slightly.  There is an incredible variety of depictions of Tube & Yoke armour, and some are very  difficult to understand;  some actually appear to be depictions of linen armour, likely twined, or armour of layers of linen, or with hide scales and bronze scales or possibly contiguous plates...  Or even twined linen with a bronze scale section and several layers of hide over the breast, as in the Alexander Mosaic.    So!  I should have time tonight and tomorrow to actually get something done on it!  Pics eventually.  

BTW, I used to just be a normal guy into ancient Egyptian arms and armour, but Matt Amt and Joe Balmos got me interested in Greek stuff, so I blame them!