Boar tusk helmet

[Matthew Amt]

Yes, the first datable bell cuirass is a little late, but in form it's VERY similar to the cuirass from Thebes. Just a little more decoration, and a slight flair at the waist.

Good point about the belts, though I'd have to dig through Homer again to come up with a cogent answer. As I dimly recall, some belts seem to be under the armor, some over it, so we're really not sure what the heck is going on! But in any case, the armor pieces from Thebes included a number of long strips, not as wide as those from Dendra but most likely similar in function.

There is a well-known figurine with a mongo Dipylon shield slung on his back, wearing little more than a funnel-shaped helmet, a wide belt, and a smile.

Oh, here's some information on the Thebes pieces, though I think some of the images are gone:

http://z8.invisionfree.com/Bronze_Age_C ... wtopic=251

Glyn, yes, for some reason the Brad Pitt shield DOES have the right outline for a Dipylon! Though the color and decoration are the usual Hollywoodisms. Bronze is supposed to SHINE!!

Khairete!

Matthew