01-07-2008, 09:19 AM
That shape of scutum is on the Adamklissi Metopes, so it wouldn't be 'foolhardy' to use IMHO. I've got one and I'd be happy to use it for a Dacian/earlier 2nd-C legionary impression.
Bear in mind that my extreme scepticism about TC is only my opinion as well, and I'm sure plenty disagree with me. But my own opinion is only based on the extreme nature of the disagreement between the sculptors in Rome and those in Dacia, and I'll always side with eyewitnesses. Jon Coulston has a new book on TC to be released soon IIRC, and it will be interesting to see if he covers the subject.
Bear in mind that my extreme scepticism about TC is only my opinion as well, and I'm sure plenty disagree with me. But my own opinion is only based on the extreme nature of the disagreement between the sculptors in Rome and those in Dacia, and I'll always side with eyewitnesses. Jon Coulston has a new book on TC to be released soon IIRC, and it will be interesting to see if he covers the subject.
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