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Again from the British Museum:
Fragment of a laminated wooden object with metal studs, perhaps a shield.
The constructional features are consistent with what is known of the structure of Roman shields. Leather or hide, a fragment of which survives, was attached to the surface. The metal studs were perhaps arranged to form a decorative pattern.
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Was there evidence of facing on both sides of the fragment?
And I assume the studs where on the inside, not outside?
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Quote:Was there evidence of facing on both sides of the fragment?
And I assume the studs where on the inside, not outside?
Sorry Rufus, I have absolutely no idea about leather being on both sides, although I would tend to think the studs are on the front. I could be wrong there, though. The description I gave is the museum's own.
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Would definately be neat if they were on the outside. Thanks for the info!
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Yes, I have a copy cast from the same mould too and if I recall correctly you are right that the (presumably) stud decoration continues accross the right hand side of the shield. Unfortunately mine is in a box in New Zealand right now so I cannot have a close look.
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