Real Deal Spolas

[Feinman]

Here's a proposition that Dan H. got me thinking about.. The ptyreges on spolioi (which I am designating depictions with four torso panels, usually a solid front and back panel, with a panel of sca!es on each side), are very short, ending at the genitals, while depictions of ptyreges on T&Y linen armour (usually twined with the warp cords often showing at the ends of the ptyreges, and continuous, NOT in panels) are longer and can extend to mid-thigh.. WHY? BECAUSE the ptyreges on the spolioi are made from fairly stiff hide, just as the rest of the cuirass is. Neither are they shown flexing much. Look closely for yourselves..I will post pics a bit later of examples. Try and prove me wrong with a depiction..