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The Linothorax/Spolas made from Leather and Linen Cloth

$ 599.00

Product Details: - - Greek Linothorax is made from thick 4-5mm veg tanned high quality leather - Its exterior is fully covered with layers of linen cloth - The whole body is coated with gesso - The Greek Linothorax Cuirass was a widespread armored defense for warriors of the Greek world in the 7th and 6th centuries BC - The Linothorax is a modern term used to describe an upper body armor used throughout the ancient Mediterranean World

SKU: LSC-03GL CATEGORY: Leather

The Linothorax is a modern term used to describe an upper body armor used throughout the ancient Mediterranean World.

This recreation of a Greek Linothorax is made from thick 4-5mm veg tanned high quality leather and its exterior is fully covered with layers of linen which are glued on each other and finely stitched into place & then the whole body is coated with gesso and my decision to use kaolin gesso derives from the protective seal and satisfying matte white appearance it gives to our armor. This manner of construction ably replicates the appearance of the Linothorax Cuirass without dealing with the substantial stiffness that comes with many layers of linen bound.

Product Details: -

- Greek Linothorax is made from thick 4-5mm veg tanned high quality leather

- Its exterior is fully covered with layers of linen cloth

- The whole body is coated with gesso

- The Greek Linothorax Cuirass was a widespread armored defense for warriors of the Greek world in the 7th and 6th centuries BC

- The Linothorax is a modern term used to describe an upper body armor used throughout the ancient Mediterranean World

Measurements: -

Medium

-Interior Circumference: 39 – 45 (adjustable)

-Length: 29 (Neck to Bottom of Leather Pteruges)

Large

-Interior Circumference: 43 – 49 (adjustable)

-Length: 29 (Neck to Bottom of Leather Pteruges)

X-Large

-Interior Circumference: 48 – 54 (adjustable)

-Length: 29 (Neck to Bottom of Leather Pteruges)

The Greek Linothorax Cuirass was a widespread armored defense for warriors of the Greek world in the 7th and 6th centuries BC and it is commonly depicted in Greek art and noted in several written sources. Despite its apparent universality little is known of the exact composition and construction of the armor due to the inability of its components to withstand the degradation of time. What is known is the general appearance of the armor from visual sources and the fact that linen was probably used as at least one component, though to what degree and in what manner remains unverified beyond educated conjecture.