01-02-2009, 11:01 PM
Quote:There's also a similar one from the Crimea with glass inbetween the two plates. I think it's from a 1st-C BC context?Tarbicus Hi do we have a source or reference for a maximum of 5 plates, i feel i was conservitive having 6 ! other belts for this period ive seen reproduced have many more. i feel the quantity of decoration would have reflected an individuals wealth , am i incorrect in believing this ? cheers
I've also been told that it's more than possible there would be only about five plates on such a belt.
Hannibal ad portas ! Dave Bartlett . " War produces many stories of fiction , some of which are told until they are believed to be true." U S Grant