05-11-2012, 02:55 AM
Hi again,
just to reply to the questions above:
1. the armor is fully made by copper (1.2 - 1.5 mm), mainly for artistic reasons (bronze is another option). Keep in mind that (unlike today's reproductions) ancient armor was usually made of various metal alloys without consistent composition, simply men were casting all available metals to meet war demands
2. the armor represents various armor components that span from 9th century Bc (eg zoma) to 8th (leg/toe protection) to 6th century Bc (bell-shaped armor). All are copies of museum Artifacts or based on paintings / literature.
3. Zoma is mentioned excessively by Homer and some other literature, there are only a few artifacts in Museums (in the form of very large metal belts). We felt free to improvise according to Ilias texts. Homer lived in early-Archaic era (9th century Bc), so we included Zoma in the armor
4. Vambraces and hand protection armor artifacts can be found in museums. Upper hand protection is based on artifact found in Italy (possibly Etruscan)
just to reply to the questions above:
1. the armor is fully made by copper (1.2 - 1.5 mm), mainly for artistic reasons (bronze is another option). Keep in mind that (unlike today's reproductions) ancient armor was usually made of various metal alloys without consistent composition, simply men were casting all available metals to meet war demands
2. the armor represents various armor components that span from 9th century Bc (eg zoma) to 8th (leg/toe protection) to 6th century Bc (bell-shaped armor). All are copies of museum Artifacts or based on paintings / literature.
3. Zoma is mentioned excessively by Homer and some other literature, there are only a few artifacts in Museums (in the form of very large metal belts). We felt free to improvise according to Ilias texts. Homer lived in early-Archaic era (9th century Bc), so we included Zoma in the armor
4. Vambraces and hand protection armor artifacts can be found in museums. Upper hand protection is based on artifact found in Italy (possibly Etruscan)
Antonis Aliades
KORYVANTES Association
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