Draco reconstructions

[Robert Vermaat]

Hi Gregg,<br>
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Alas, the article looks very interesting, but Internet Archaeology has for a few years now closed their material off from non-paying readers, and the prices they ask are too steep for me. I'll have to take your word for it.<br>
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Well, for someone who is "not convinced either way" you are certainly a fan of the Deskford being a draco!<br>
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Ok, the style bothers me, but I guess you might say that a native style would be possible. However, how long would you expect this native style to survive on the continent or in Britain? The draco was not veru early roman, so for it to be made in Britain in an old native style would be difficult.<br>
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A hinged jaw would also do for a Carnyx, opening and closing in the ryhem of the step of the bearer, right? Also, a carnyx with an opened jaw can be seen on the Gundestrup Cauldron.<br>
If this thing was deposited as a votive offering, it could very well be a Carnyx, too.<br>
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One question, is there a hole for the standerd in this head? If not, it can't be a draco.<br>
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Valete,<br>
Valerius/Robert <p></p><i></i>