06-22-2007, 10:44 PM
Different gorgets have been found in mAcedonian tombs.In Philips tomb at least one was found,that was gold covered and I suppose it's like what you call "Thracian" gorgets.I think I've seen at leats another such gorget.
This one was found in Derveni I think,and I saw it in the Thessaloniki museum:
It was bronze plated covered in gold(as seen in some places)and sewn on leather.Actually I don't remember if the leather was preserved or restored,but I think that some of it was preserved and the rest was restored.
What I connot imagine,is the fine belt,that is described as part of the armour and not decoration...The only belts I know of are the Etruscan ones and those mentioned by Homer!What kind of belt would be worn over the armour?
Gioi,I don't think the Alexander mosaic shows a gorget.It is placed under the showlder pieces and does not protect the neck at all.
Khaire
Giannis
This one was found in Derveni I think,and I saw it in the Thessaloniki museum:
It was bronze plated covered in gold(as seen in some places)and sewn on leather.Actually I don't remember if the leather was preserved or restored,but I think that some of it was preserved and the rest was restored.
What I connot imagine,is the fine belt,that is described as part of the armour and not decoration...The only belts I know of are the Etruscan ones and those mentioned by Homer!What kind of belt would be worn over the armour?
Gioi,I don't think the Alexander mosaic shows a gorget.It is placed under the showlder pieces and does not protect the neck at all.
Khaire
Giannis
Giannis K. Hoplite
a.k.a.:Giannis Kadoglou
a.k.a.:Thorax
a.k.a.:Giannis Kadoglou
a.k.a.:Thorax