A Note on the Depiction of a Hoplite on a Sherd from Ashkelon
A recently published East Greek sherd from Ashkelon is said to depict a hoplite carrying a quiver against the exterior surface of his shield. Based on contemporary parallels on other Greek pottery, this brief note suggests that what is depicted is instead an interior view of the shield showing the h...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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The University of Chicago Press
2014
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Bulletin of ASOR
Year: 2014, Volume: 372, Pages: 35-38 |
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| Summary: | A recently published East Greek sherd from Ashkelon is said to depict a hoplite carrying a quiver against the exterior surface of his shield. Based on contemporary parallels on other Greek pottery, this brief note suggests that what is depicted is instead an interior view of the shield showing the hoplite's bent arm and hand supporting/carrying the shield. |
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| ISSN: | 2161-8062 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: American Schools of Oriental Research, Bulletin of ASOR
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.5615/bullamerschoorie.372.0035 |