07-02-2020, 02:25 PM
Hello,
I had this idea recently for a quick project. The Altıkulaç Sarcophagus suggests the existence of small round shields with dual central grips. From what I've read, it doesn't look like the construction methods for light infantry shields in this part of the world are established, but going by pottery art of crescent shields, wicker seems possible. So I picked up a stiff wicker "placemat" from Pier 1 that looks about the right size, and adding a pair of leather or hemp grips should be no problem.
Do you think a rawhide or a tanned leather facing would be more appropriate? Should it have a rim?
I had this idea recently for a quick project. The Altıkulaç Sarcophagus suggests the existence of small round shields with dual central grips. From what I've read, it doesn't look like the construction methods for light infantry shields in this part of the world are established, but going by pottery art of crescent shields, wicker seems possible. So I picked up a stiff wicker "placemat" from Pier 1 that looks about the right size, and adding a pair of leather or hemp grips should be no problem.
Do you think a rawhide or a tanned leather facing would be more appropriate? Should it have a rim?
Dan D'Silva
Far beyond the rising sun
I ride the winds of fate
Prepared to go where my heart belongs,
Back to the past again.
-- Gamma Ray
Well, I'm tough, rough, ready and I'm able
To pick myself up from under this table...
-- Thin Lizzy
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Far beyond the rising sun
I ride the winds of fate
Prepared to go where my heart belongs,
Back to the past again.
-- Gamma Ray
Well, I'm tough, rough, ready and I'm able
To pick myself up from under this table...
-- Thin Lizzy
Join the Horde! - http://xerxesmillion.blogspot.com/