tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7466337662455429678.post7940781787043013365..comments2024-03-19T08:10:10.856-06:00Comments on Dariusz caballeros: Parthian concept sketch MyPaintDario T. W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08130649848483687308noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7466337662455429678.post-48341735872093084072011-09-28T11:01:15.551-06:002011-09-28T11:01:15.551-06:00Dariusz,
Great work!! Can't wait to see other ...Dariusz,<br />Great work!! Can't wait to see other Parthians.<br />Earlier Parthians might have used an advanced form of parapleuradia for leg armour. This must have been a one-piece armour covering both legs and part of the belly. The armour hung from the warrior's belt and reached to the warrior's back. Unfolded the shape of the armour was an upside-down U, but with straight corners.<br />The hunting scene in the link may picture such an armour.<br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:ParthianCataphract.JPG<br /><br />Hope this can be inspiration for other Parthian artwork.<br />Greetings<br /><br />PhilipPhiliphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10380968584170499447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7466337662455429678.post-81910717400414849732011-09-27T20:37:10.001-06:002011-09-27T20:37:10.001-06:00thanks Samuel,
I am going to publish several more...thanks Samuel, <br />I am going to publish several more variations of his appearance, based on my interpretations of mixed Saka/Iranian and Assyrian influencesDario T. W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08130649848483687308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7466337662455429678.post-84603651269294568682011-09-27T15:11:30.122-06:002011-09-27T15:11:30.122-06:00Very interesting topic and a pretty pic (to say th...Very interesting topic and a pretty pic (to say the least)! Thanks for sharing with us the sources and your insight on the mighty Parthians :) <br /><br />Cheers,<br />SamuelSamuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07907338416687624841noreply@blogger.com