{"title":"Shields","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted shields with painted emblems, sculpted faces and distinctive outlines from the Archaeopolis Objects archive. Explore the individual designs, from Gorgon and owl motifs to woven and notched forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach piece is available by commission; dimensions, materials, finish and intended use are agreed individually.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"woven-shield-with-hide-faced-design","title":"Woven Shield with Hide-Faced Design","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order · Price on request · Individually commissioned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rounded shield design with a cut-away upper outline, hide-faced surface and prominent circular bosses. The accompanying archive views document woven construction and handgrip details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; art direction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Georgios Katsos \/ Archaeopolis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dimitris Katsikis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe documented object\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gallery presents the contemporary Archaeopolis piece in archive photographs 006, 001, 003. These photographs are the visual reference for your enquiry; the final specification is agreed individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"historical-context\"\u003eHistorical and design context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassical-period inspiration, with a pelta-form comparison in an Attic vase of about 440 BCE. The vase depicts Amazons; it documents the shield outline, not a named Thracian tribe, the modern bosses, hide surface or exact woven construction. The regional label describes the shield type, not an identified ancient owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/essays\/warfare-in-ancient-greece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Met — Warfare in Ancient Greece\u003c\/a\u003e — further historical reading, not an identified exact prototype.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection class=\"historical-reference-photo\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical reference photo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA documented comparison for the form, motif or construction — not a photograph of the product offered for sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:24px 0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/247352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/images.metmuseum.org\/CRDImages\/gr\/web-large\/197700.jpg\" alt=\"Historical comparison: Terracotta oinochoe (jug)\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:680px;max-height:640px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;margin:0 auto\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:0.88em;line-height:1.5;margin-top:10px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerracotta oinochoe (jug)\u003c\/strong\u003e — ca. 440 BCE · Greek, Attic · 06.1021.189.\u003cbr\u003eThe Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rogers Fund, 1906 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/about-the-met\/policies-and-documents\/open-access\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCC0 \/ Open Access\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/247352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView source →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe indented shield outline can be compared with the pelta carried in this Attic vase painting. The painted scene does not establish the modern woven surface, hide-facing, bosses or construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePhotographic documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchaeopolis Objects photographic archive. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.archaeopolis.gr\/collection\/objects\/historically-informed-shields\"\u003eView the original object series →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYour commission\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterials, dimensions, weight, finish, included components and intended use are confirmed before production. Displayed clothing, helmets, shafts or other accompanying equipment are not automatically included unless specified in your quotation. The final quotation, production schedule and shipping arrangements depend on the agreed specification and destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@archaeopolis.gr?subject=Woven%20Shield%20with%20Hide-Faced%20Design%20%E2%80%94%20commission%20enquiry\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscuss this commission →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archaeopolis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55324336095561,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/3476\/5129\/files\/archaeopolis-objects-historically-informed-shields-dimitris-katsikis-006.jpg?v=1789202357"},{"product_id":"crescent-shield-winged-motif","title":"Crescent Shield — Winged Motif","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order · Price on request · Individually commissioned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA crescent-shaped shield with a pale front, contrasting border and a large winged motif. A companion archive view shows the woven construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; art direction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Georgios Katsos \/ Archaeopolis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dimitris Katsikis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe documented object\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gallery presents the contemporary Archaeopolis piece in archive photographs 009, 002. These photographs are the visual reference for your enquiry; the final specification is agreed individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"historical-context\"\u003eHistorical and design context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassical-period inspiration. The pelta form has a comparison in an Attic vase of about 440 BCE. For the winged motif, Getty 86.AE.190.6 (about 490–470 BCE) depicts a satyr actor equipped as a peltast, with a winged phallus on his shield. This is a motif comparison in a theatrical scene, not proof of a named Thracian tribe or an exact military prototype. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.getty.edu\/art\/collection\/object\/103W42\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGetty object record\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artsandculture.google.com\/asset\/attic-red-figure-amphora-fragment-0097\/kAFfRpKKRiZRWQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGetty description\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/essays\/warfare-in-ancient-greece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Met — Warfare in Ancient Greece\u003c\/a\u003e — further historical reading, not an identified exact prototype.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection class=\"historical-reference-photo\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical reference photo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA documented comparison for the form, motif or construction — not a photograph of the product offered for sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:24px 0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/247352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/images.metmuseum.org\/CRDImages\/gr\/web-large\/197700.jpg\" alt=\"Historical comparison: Terracotta oinochoe (jug)\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:680px;max-height:640px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;margin:0 auto\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:0.88em;line-height:1.5;margin-top:10px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerracotta oinochoe (jug)\u003c\/strong\u003e — ca. 440 BCE · Greek, Attic · 06.1021.189.\u003cbr\u003eThe Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rogers Fund, 1906 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/about-the-met\/policies-and-documents\/open-access\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCC0 \/ Open Access\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/247352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView source →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe curved body and cut-away upper edge can be compared with the crescent-shaped pelta in this vase painting. This is a reference for shield shape only, not a source for the modern central motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePhotographic documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchaeopolis Objects photographic archive. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.archaeopolis.gr\/collection\/objects\/historically-informed-shields\"\u003eView the original object series →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYour commission\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterials, dimensions, weight, finish, included components and intended use are confirmed before production. Displayed clothing, helmets, shafts or other accompanying equipment are not automatically included unless specified in your quotation. The final quotation, production schedule and shipping arrangements depend on the agreed specification and destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@archaeopolis.gr?subject=Crescent%20Shield%20%E2%80%94%20Winged%20Motif%20%E2%80%94%20commission%20enquiry\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscuss this commission →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archaeopolis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55324336390473,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/3476\/5129\/files\/archaeopolis-objects-historically-informed-shields-dimitris-katsikis-009.jpg?v=1789202358"},{"product_id":"gorgon-shield-sculpted-red","title":"Gorgon Shield — Sculpted Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order · Price on request · Individually commissioned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA round red shield dominated by a raised, gold-toned Gorgon face and curling hair. The second photograph shows the lined reverse, central handgrip and carrying arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; art direction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Georgios Katsos \/ Archaeopolis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dimitris Katsikis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe documented object\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gallery presents the contemporary Archaeopolis piece in archive photographs 004, 005. These photographs are the visual reference for your enquiry; the final specification is agreed individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"historical-context\"\u003eHistorical and design context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchaic and Classical Greek inspiration. An Attic relief of about 600 BCE depicts Achilles with a Gorgoneion on his shield; the motif also appears on the shield of the Classical Athena Parthenos, as discussed by the Met. These references document the motif across periods, not an exact date, material or prototype for this contemporary design. A mythological subject in ancient art does not make the historical period “Mythological World”. No exclusive city or clan attribution is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/essays\/medusa-in-ancient-greek-art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Met — Medusa in Ancient Greek Art\u003c\/a\u003e — further historical reading, not an identified exact prototype.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection class=\"historical-reference-photo\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical reference photo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAncient iconographic evidence, not a photograph of the modern product or proof of identical construction.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:24px 0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/254476\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/images.metmuseum.org\/CRDImages\/gr\/web-large\/DP-12666-001.jpg\" alt=\"Greek relief of Achilles with a Gorgoneion on his shield\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:680px;max-height:640px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;margin:0 auto\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eFragment of a terracotta relief — ca. 600 BCE · Greek, Attic · 42.11.33.\u003cbr\u003eThe Metropolitan Museum of Art, Samuel D. Lee Fund, 1942. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/about-the-met\/policies-and-documents\/open-access\"\u003eCC0 \/ Open Access\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/254476\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView source →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe relief shows a Gorgoneion on a Greek shield, rather than an architectural ornament. The depicted bearer is the mythological Achilles; the image does not establish a historical city or clan. The modern colours, raised modelling and materials remain workshop interpretations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePhotographic documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchaeopolis Objects photographic archive. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.archaeopolis.gr\/collection\/objects\/historically-informed-shields\"\u003eView the original object series →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYour commission\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterials, dimensions, weight, finish, included components and intended use are confirmed before production. Displayed clothing, helmets, shafts or other accompanying equipment are not automatically included unless specified in your quotation. The final quotation, production schedule and shipping arrangements depend on the agreed specification and destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@archaeopolis.gr?subject=Gorgon%20Shield%20%E2%80%94%20Sculpted%20Red%20%E2%80%94%20commission%20enquiry\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscuss this commission →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archaeopolis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55324336423241,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/3476\/5129\/files\/archaeopolis-objects-historically-informed-shields-dimitris-katsikis-004.jpg?v=1789202359"},{"product_id":"owl-shield-blue","title":"Owl Shield — Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order · Price on request · Individually commissioned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA circular shield with a pale owl motif on a vivid blue field, surrounded by a curling border pattern and a warm-toned rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; art direction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Georgios Katsos \/ Archaeopolis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dimitris Katsikis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe documented object\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gallery presents the contemporary Archaeopolis piece in archive photographs 007. These photographs are the visual reference for your enquiry; the final specification is agreed individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"historical-context\"\u003eHistorical and design context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShield shapes and painted emblems provide a starting point for contemporary historical design. The archive does not establish an exact ancient prototype for this particular piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/essays\/warfare-in-ancient-greece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Met — Warfare in Ancient Greece\u003c\/a\u003e — further historical reading, not an identified exact prototype.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection class=\"historical-reference-photo\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical reference photo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA documented comparison for the form, motif or construction — not a photograph of the product offered for sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:24px 0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/254299\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/images.metmuseum.org\/CRDImages\/gr\/web-large\/DP226805.jpg\" alt=\"Historical comparison: Terracotta skyphos (deep drinking cup)\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:680px;max-height:640px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;margin:0 auto\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:0.88em;line-height:1.5;margin-top:10px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerracotta skyphos (deep drinking cup)\u003c\/strong\u003e — mid-5th century BCE · Greek, Attic · 41.162.127.\u003cbr\u003eThe Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rogers Fund, 1941 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/about-the-met\/policies-and-documents\/open-access\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCC0 \/ Open Access\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/254299\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView source →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frontal owl and flanking plant forms offer a close comparison for the shield’s painted emblem. The source is an Attic drinking cup, not a shield; the blue field and circular composition belong to the contemporary design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePhotographic documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchaeopolis Objects photographic archive. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.archaeopolis.gr\/collection\/objects\/historically-informed-shields\"\u003eView the original object series →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYour commission\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterials, dimensions, weight, finish, included components and intended use are confirmed before production. Displayed clothing, helmets, shafts or other accompanying equipment are not automatically included unless specified in your quotation. The final quotation, production schedule and shipping arrangements depend on the agreed specification and destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@archaeopolis.gr?subject=Owl%20Shield%20%E2%80%94%20Blue%20%E2%80%94%20commission%20enquiry\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscuss this commission →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archaeopolis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55324336718153,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/3476\/5129\/files\/archaeopolis-objects-historically-informed-shields-dimitris-katsikis-007.jpg?v=1789202360"},{"product_id":"gorgon-shield-bronze-toned-relief","title":"Gorgon Shield — Bronze-Toned Relief","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order · Price on request · Individually commissioned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA round shield with a large raised Gorgon face in a restrained bronze-toned finish. The sculpted eyes, teeth and curling forms create the central focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; art direction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Georgios Katsos \/ Archaeopolis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dimitris Katsikis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe documented object\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gallery presents the contemporary Archaeopolis piece in archive photographs 008. These photographs are the visual reference for your enquiry; the final specification is agreed individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"historical-context\"\u003eHistorical and design context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchaic and Classical Greek inspiration. An Attic relief of about 600 BCE depicts Achilles with a Gorgoneion on his shield; the motif also appears on the shield of the Classical Athena Parthenos, as discussed by the Met. These references document the motif across periods, not an exact date, material or prototype for this contemporary design. A mythological subject in ancient art does not make the historical period “Mythological World”. No exclusive city or clan attribution is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/essays\/medusa-in-ancient-greek-art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Met — Medusa in Ancient Greek Art\u003c\/a\u003e — further historical reading, not an identified exact prototype.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection class=\"historical-reference-photo\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical reference photo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAncient iconographic evidence, not a photograph of the modern product or proof of identical construction.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:24px 0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/254476\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/images.metmuseum.org\/CRDImages\/gr\/web-large\/DP-12666-001.jpg\" alt=\"Greek relief of Achilles with a Gorgoneion on his shield\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:680px;max-height:640px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;margin:0 auto\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eFragment of a terracotta relief — ca. 600 BCE · Greek, Attic · 42.11.33.\u003cbr\u003eThe Metropolitan Museum of Art, Samuel D. Lee Fund, 1942. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/about-the-met\/policies-and-documents\/open-access\"\u003eCC0 \/ Open Access\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/254476\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView source →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe relief shows a Gorgoneion on a Greek shield, rather than an architectural ornament. The depicted bearer is the mythological Achilles; the image does not establish a historical city or clan. The modern colours, raised modelling and materials remain workshop interpretations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePhotographic documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchaeopolis Objects photographic archive. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.archaeopolis.gr\/collection\/objects\/historically-informed-shields\"\u003eView the original object series →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYour commission\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterials, dimensions, weight, finish, included components and intended use are confirmed before production. Displayed clothing, helmets, shafts or other accompanying equipment are not automatically included unless specified in your quotation. The final quotation, production schedule and shipping arrangements depend on the agreed specification and destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@archaeopolis.gr?subject=Gorgon%20Shield%20%E2%80%94%20Bronze-Toned%20Relief%20%E2%80%94%20commission%20enquiry\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscuss this commission →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archaeopolis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55324336750921,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/3476\/5129\/files\/archaeopolis-objects-historically-informed-shields-dimitris-katsikis-008.jpg?v=1789202361"},{"product_id":"gorgon-shield-painted-red","title":"Gorgon Shield — Painted Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order · Price on request · Individually commissioned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA black, white and red Gorgon face fills the centre of a red circular shield. Curling dark forms extend toward the warm-toned outer rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; art direction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Georgios Katsos \/ Archaeopolis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dimitris Katsikis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe documented object\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gallery presents the contemporary Archaeopolis piece in archive photographs 010. These photographs are the visual reference for your enquiry; the final specification is agreed individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"historical-context\"\u003eHistorical and design context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchaic and Classical Greek inspiration. An Attic relief of about 600 BCE depicts Achilles with a Gorgoneion on his shield; the motif also appears on the shield of the Classical Athena Parthenos, as discussed by the Met. These references document the motif across periods, not an exact date, material or prototype for this contemporary design. A mythological subject in ancient art does not make the historical period “Mythological World”. No exclusive city or clan attribution is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/essays\/medusa-in-ancient-greek-art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Met — Medusa in Ancient Greek Art\u003c\/a\u003e — further historical reading, not an identified exact prototype.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection class=\"historical-reference-photo\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical reference photo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAncient iconographic evidence, not a photograph of the modern product or proof of identical construction.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:24px 0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/254476\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/images.metmuseum.org\/CRDImages\/gr\/web-large\/DP-12666-001.jpg\" alt=\"Greek relief of Achilles with a Gorgoneion on his shield\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:680px;max-height:640px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;margin:0 auto\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eFragment of a terracotta relief — ca. 600 BCE · Greek, Attic · 42.11.33.\u003cbr\u003eThe Metropolitan Museum of Art, Samuel D. Lee Fund, 1942. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/about-the-met\/policies-and-documents\/open-access\"\u003eCC0 \/ Open Access\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/254476\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView source →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe relief shows a Gorgoneion on a Greek shield, rather than an architectural ornament. The depicted bearer is the mythological Achilles; the image does not establish a historical city or clan. The modern colours, raised modelling and materials remain workshop interpretations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePhotographic documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchaeopolis Objects photographic archive. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.archaeopolis.gr\/collection\/objects\/historically-informed-shields\"\u003eView the original object series →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYour commission\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterials, dimensions, weight, finish, included components and intended use are confirmed before production. Displayed clothing, helmets, shafts or other accompanying equipment are not automatically included unless specified in your quotation. The final quotation, production schedule and shipping arrangements depend on the agreed specification and destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@archaeopolis.gr?subject=Gorgon%20Shield%20%E2%80%94%20Painted%20Red%20%E2%80%94%20commission%20enquiry\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscuss this commission →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archaeopolis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55324337045833,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/3476\/5129\/files\/archaeopolis-objects-historically-informed-shields-dimitris-katsikis-010.jpg?v=1789202361"},{"product_id":"scorpion-shield","title":"Scorpion Shield","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order · Price on request · Individually commissioned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bold pale scorpion emblem stands against a dark circular field. The shield has a plain dark rim that keeps attention on the central painted motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; art direction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Georgios Katsos \/ Archaeopolis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dimitris Katsikis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe documented object\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gallery presents the contemporary Archaeopolis piece in archive photographs 011. These photographs are the visual reference for your enquiry; the final specification is agreed individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"historical-context\"\u003eHistorical and design context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchaic-period inspiration, based on the scorpion shield in Walters 48.2747, late sixth century BCE. This dates the selected iconographic comparison, not the modern object or the entire lifespan of the motif. The museum record does not establish Geronthrae or a Spartan unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/essays\/warfare-in-ancient-greece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Met — Warfare in Ancient Greece\u003c\/a\u003e — further historical reading, not an identified exact prototype.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection class=\"historical-reference-photo\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical reference photo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA documented comparison for the form, motif or construction — not a photograph of the product offered for sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:24px 0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/art.thewalters.org\/object\/48.2747\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/art.thewalters.org\/images\/art\/PS1_48.2747_Int_DD_T07.jpg\" alt=\"Historical comparison: Youth running with a scorpion-emblem shield, Walters 48.2747\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:680px;max-height:640px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;margin:0 auto\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:0.88em;line-height:1.5;margin-top:10px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYouth running with a scorpion-emblem shield, Walters 48.2747\u003c\/strong\u003e — late 6th century BCE.\u003cbr\u003eThe Walters Art Museum. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/zero\/1.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCC0\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/art.thewalters.org\/object\/48.2747\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView source →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eA scorpion is visibly used as a shield emblem in this ancient vase painting. It provides a close iconographic comparison for the Archaeopolis shield, without establishing identical colours, proportions or construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePhotographic documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchaeopolis Objects photographic archive. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.archaeopolis.gr\/collection\/objects\/historically-informed-shields\"\u003eView the original object series →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYour commission\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterials, dimensions, weight, finish, included components and intended use are confirmed before production. Displayed clothing, helmets, shafts or other accompanying equipment are not automatically included unless specified in your quotation. The final quotation, production schedule and shipping arrangements depend on the agreed specification and destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@archaeopolis.gr?subject=Scorpion%20Shield%20%E2%80%94%20commission%20enquiry\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscuss this commission →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archaeopolis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55324337373513,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/3476\/5129\/files\/archaeopolis-objects-historically-informed-shields-dimitris-katsikis-011.jpg?v=1789202362"},{"product_id":"spotted-feline-shield","title":"Spotted Feline Shield","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order · Price on request · Individually commissioned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pale spotted feline with a curling tail is painted on a black circular shield. A contrasting triangular border frames the animal emblem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; art direction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Georgios Katsos \/ Archaeopolis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dimitris Katsikis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe documented object\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gallery presents the contemporary Archaeopolis piece in archive photographs 012. These photographs are the visual reference for your enquiry; the final specification is agreed individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"historical-context\"\u003eHistorical and design context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLate Archaic-period inspiration. Met 2011.604.1.1173a, b (490–480 BCE) explicitly records a panther device on a warrior’s round shield. This is a shield-emblem comparison, not an attribution to Pylos or a named clan. The modern spotted animal, pose and border are not asserted to duplicate the fragment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/essays\/warfare-in-ancient-greece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Met — Warfare in Ancient Greece\u003c\/a\u003e — further historical reading, not an identified exact prototype.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection class=\"historical-reference-photo\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical reference photo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAncient iconographic evidence, not a photograph of the modern product or proof of identical construction.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:24px 0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/671247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/images.metmuseum.org\/CRDImages\/gr\/original\/DVB01105_1_ff.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior of an Attic kylix with a panther shield device\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:680px;max-height:640px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;margin:0 auto\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eTerracotta rim fragments of a kylix (drinking cup) — 490–480 BCE · Greek, Attic · 2011.604.1.1173a, b.\u003cbr\u003eThe Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of Dietrich von Bothmer, Distinguished Research Curator, Greek and Roman Art, 2011. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/about-the-met\/policies-and-documents\/open-access\"\u003eCC0 \/ Open Access\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/671247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView source →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe exterior view shows the fragmentary warrior-and-shield scene. The museum identifies the animal shield device as a panther. It is not the reverse view or the previously used perfume vessel. This supports the emblem type, not the exact modern pose or a named city.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePhotographic documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchaeopolis Objects photographic archive. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.archaeopolis.gr\/collection\/objects\/historically-informed-shields\"\u003eView the original object series →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYour commission\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterials, dimensions, weight, finish, included components and intended use are confirmed before production. Displayed clothing, helmets, shafts or other accompanying equipment are not automatically included unless specified in your quotation. The final quotation, production schedule and shipping arrangements depend on the agreed specification and destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@archaeopolis.gr?subject=Spotted%20Feline%20Shield%20%E2%80%94%20commission%20enquiry\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscuss this commission →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archaeopolis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55324337439049,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/3476\/5129\/files\/archaeopolis-objects-historically-informed-shields-dimitris-katsikis-012.jpg?v=1789202365"},{"product_id":"winged-creature-shield","title":"Horse Emblem Shield","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order · Price on request · Individually commissioned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pale hindquarters and tail of a horse form the central emblem of this dark round shield, with circular light accents around its rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; art direction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Georgios Katsos \/ Archaeopolis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dimitris Katsikis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe documented object\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gallery presents the contemporary Archaeopolis piece in archive photographs 013. These photographs are the visual reference for your enquiry; the final specification is agreed individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"historical-context\"\u003eHistorical and design context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchaic-period inspiration, based on the horse-hindquarters shield device in Walters 48.1920, about 510 BCE. The warrior is unnamed. Manufacture of the vase in Athens does not identify the shield bearer with a city or the Peisistratid family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/essays\/warfare-in-ancient-greece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Met — Warfare in Ancient Greece\u003c\/a\u003e — further historical reading, not an identified exact prototype.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection class=\"historical-reference-photo\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical reference photo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA documented comparison for the form, motif or construction — not a photograph of the product offered for sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:24px 0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/art.thewalters.org\/object\/48.1920\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/thumb.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/6c\/Colmar_Painter_-_Running_Warrior_-_Walters_481920_-_Detail%281%29.jpg\/960px-Colmar_Painter_-_Running_Warrior_-_Walters_481920_-_Detail%281%29.jpg\" alt=\"Historical comparison: Running Warrior: a shield bearing the hindquarters of a horse, Walters 48.1920\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:680px;max-height:640px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;margin:0 auto\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:0.88em;line-height:1.5;margin-top:10px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Warrior: a shield bearing the hindquarters of a horse, Walters 48.1920\u003c\/strong\u003e — ca. 510 BCE.\u003cbr\u003eThe Walters Art Museum \/ Wikimedia Commons. Detail edited by Jarekt (crop, rotation and colour adjustment). \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/mark\/1.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePublic domain\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/art.thewalters.org\/object\/48.1920\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView source →\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Colmar_Painter_-_Running_Warrior_-_Walters_481920_-_Detail(1).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePhoto \u0026amp; credit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ancient shield bears the hindquarters and tail of a horse, closely comparable to the pale emblem on the Archaeopolis piece. The motif is a horse, not a winged creature. This is an iconographic comparison, not proof of identical shield construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePhotographic documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchaeopolis Objects photographic archive. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.archaeopolis.gr\/collection\/objects\/historically-informed-shields\"\u003eView the original object series →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYour commission\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterials, dimensions, weight, finish, included components and intended use are confirmed before production. Displayed clothing, helmets, shafts or other accompanying equipment are not automatically included unless specified in your quotation. The final quotation, production schedule and shipping arrangements depend on the agreed specification and destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@archaeopolis.gr?subject=Horse%20Emblem%20Shield%20%E2%80%94%20commission%20enquiry\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscuss this commission →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archaeopolis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55324337766729,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/3476\/5129\/files\/archaeopolis-objects-historically-informed-shields-dimitris-katsikis-013.jpg?v=1789202366"},{"product_id":"double-notched-shield-crescent-motif","title":"Double-Notched Shield — Crescent Motif","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order · Price on request · Individually commissioned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dark shield with deep opposing side notches, a warm metallic-toned border and a large pale crescent painted across the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; art direction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Georgios Katsos \/ Archaeopolis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dimitris Katsikis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe documented object\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gallery presents the contemporary Archaeopolis piece in archive photographs 014. These photographs are the visual reference for your enquiry; the final specification is agreed individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"historical-context\"\u003eHistorical and design context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassical-period inspiration. A Theban stater of 379–338 BCE provides the Boeotian double-notched shield-form comparison. The crescent motif is not established as a Theban city or family badge by this coin. The modern piece is not presented as a dated excavated shield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/essays\/warfare-in-ancient-greece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Met — Warfare in Ancient Greece\u003c\/a\u003e — further historical reading, not an identified exact prototype.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection class=\"historical-reference-photo\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical reference photo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA documented comparison for the form, motif or construction — not a photograph of the product offered for sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:24px 0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandart.org\/art\/1941.295.a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/openaccess-cdn.clevelandart.org\/1941.295.a\/1941.295.a_web.jpg\" alt=\"Historical comparison: Stater: Boeotian Shield (obverse)\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:680px;max-height:640px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;margin:0 auto\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:0.88em;line-height:1.5;margin-top:10px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStater: Boeotian Shield (obverse)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 379–338 BCE · 1941.295.a.\u003cbr\u003eThe Cleveland Museum of Art. Gift of Dr. Jacob Hirsch \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/zero\/1.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCC0\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clevelandart.org\/art\/1941.295.a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView source →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shield on this Boeotian coin provides a close comparison for the two opposed side notches. The crescent emblem and modern finish are not documented by the coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePhotographic documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchaeopolis Objects photographic archive. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.archaeopolis.gr\/collection\/objects\/historically-informed-shields\"\u003eView the original object series →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYour commission\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterials, dimensions, weight, finish, included components and intended use are confirmed before production. Displayed clothing, helmets, shafts or other accompanying equipment are not automatically included unless specified in your quotation. The final quotation, production schedule and shipping arrangements depend on the agreed specification and destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@archaeopolis.gr?subject=Double-Notched%20Shield%20%E2%80%94%20Crescent%20Motif%20%E2%80%94%20commission%20enquiry\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscuss this commission →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archaeopolis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55324337832265,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/3476\/5129\/files\/archaeopolis-objects-historically-informed-shields-dimitris-katsikis-014.jpg?v=1789202366"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.archaeopolis.gr\/collections\/shields.oembed","provider":"Archaeopolis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}