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Capricorn help from Tegimen - Doc - 09-20-2010
I have seen some pictures of an original tegimen where two of the decorative capricorns have been reconstructed for a museum. The same is apparent in Van Driel's article where the line drawings of the capricorns mirrors the museum reconsturction mentioned above.
My question is, what is that straight piece (shaft) coming out of the back of the capricorn that ends in a ball like shape?
Any suggestions or better depictions.
I would like to put that capricorn on a a tegimen I am reconstructing.
Re: Capricorn help from Tegimen - Cacaius - 09-21-2010
I have no idea what it can be ...
But You may like our reconstruction below ...
Just print those :
http://www.kgorski.freha.pl/capricorn/capricorn01.jpg
http://www.kgorski.freha.pl/capricorn/capricorn02.jpg
HOW THOSE PRINTABLE VERSIONS WHERE MADE
Original picture
![[Image: c01.jpg]](http://www.kgorski.freha.pl/capricorn/c01.jpg)
Cancelling perspective
![[Image: c02.jpg]](http://www.kgorski.freha.pl/capricorn/c02.jpg)
Putting holes
![[Image: c03.jpg]](http://www.kgorski.freha.pl/capricorn/c03.jpg)
Putting stitching
![[Image: c04.jpg]](http://www.kgorski.freha.pl/capricorn/c04.jpg)
Visualiaztion
![[Image: c05.jpg]](http://www.kgorski.freha.pl/capricorn/c05.jpg)
Finally Capricorn on the bag
![[Image: capricorn.jpg]](http://www.kgorski.freha.pl/capricorn.jpg)
Re: Capricorn help from Tegimen - Astiryu1 - 09-21-2010
Quote:My question is, what is that straight piece (shaft) coming out of the back of the capricorn that ends in a ball like shape?
A leash or something similar? I don't really know either. :?
Re: Capricorn help from Tegimen - Doc - 09-21-2010
Cezary,
I know of the picture you posted and cannot understand what that is. In Van Driels article, she draws it as a very skinny line and then a ball. It almost looks like a balloon tied to a string.
Anyway, thank you very much for your help. Those pictures are excellent and will be greatly helpful. I really appreciate it.
How large did you make your capricorns so they fit onto the scutum.