拍品專文
According to Snodgrass, Arms and Armor of the Greeks, p. 92-93, the ankle-guard often supplemented the leg protection afforded by the greave for the hoplite.
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ARCHAIC PERIOD, CIRCA 6TH CENTURY B.C.
細節
A PAIR OF GREEK BRONZE ANKLE GUARDS
Archaic Period, Circa 6th Century B.C.
Each of hammered sheet, contoured to the length of the back of the 'Achilles' tendon, and bulging around the ankle bones, tapering at the front to smooth round edges, perforated twice on either edge, originally laced
5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm.) high (2)
Archaic Period, Circa 6th Century B.C.
Each of hammered sheet, contoured to the length of the back of the 'Achilles' tendon, and bulging around the ankle bones, tapering at the front to smooth round edges, perforated twice on either edge, originally laced
5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm.) high (2)
來源
Liebert Collection, Germany, 1950s.