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This article identifies the object found as a "Greek cuirass," but it's clearly an early Imperial chamfron, and a very well preserved one at that.
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/warrior...sCatID=375
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That is indeed a very nice chamfron and similar in style to those found at Straubing C 3rd century AD. it does have small damage to the eye gaurds however overall it is in good condition and has good decoration.
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Wow! That's a beauty; thanks for posting.
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I particularly like the comments from Julian Bennett, who of course now teaches in Turkey. Amusing to think why they thought it was a breastplate: did they see the openwork eyeguards formed some sort of peek-a-boo piece of kinky gear? The mind boggles...
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Thanks for sharing this!
I wonder where it was found originally!?
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Quote:... did they see the openwork eyeguards formed some sort of peek-a-boo piece of kinky gear? The mind boggles...
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Dammit - tea all over my keyboard! :-P
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Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
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They must have had Gladiatress in mind :woot:
