Ancient Greek Athenian Shield with Spears - Owl - Symbol of Knowledge, Wisdom, Perspicacity - Museum Replica - pure Bronze Sculpture

Item Specifics

Condition: New, Made in Greece.
Material: Pure Bronze
Height: 21 cm - 8,3 inches
Width: 9 cm - 3,5 inches
Length: 4,5 cm - 1,8 inches
Weight: 450 g

The Greek shield of Ancient Greece was called a hoplon or aspis. It was from this word that hoplite (a Greek soldier) is derived. A hoplon was a deeply-dished shield made of wood. These large shields were designed for a mass of hoplites to push forward into the opposing army, and it was their most essential equipment.