Egyptian, Grecian, and Roman Costume; in forty outlines
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1810 (published)
1810 (published)
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Plate depicting an early Greek warrior. He wears a helmet with a horse-hair crest, a corslet (thorax) and decorated greaves (knemides). He carries a spear and a large round shield (aspis).
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Materials and techniques | engraving on paper |
Brief description | 'Greek Warrior', illustration from Egyptian, Grecian, and Roman Costume; in forty outlines, engraving by Thomas Baxter, London, 1810 |
Physical description | Plate depicting an early Greek warrior. He wears a helmet with a horse-hair crest, a corslet (thorax) and decorated greaves (knemides). He carries a spear and a large round shield (aspis). |
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Marks and inscriptions | T. Baxter del et sculp. (signed) |
Credit line | Given by Herbert Eccles |
Object history | This image is based on a drawing of a vase formerly in the possession of Sir William Hamilton. The image has been amended slightly: the greaves were plain in the original drawing, and the spear and shield have been supplied from other vases. |
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Accession number | E.1829-1917 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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