Made to order · Price on request · Individually commissioned
A 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.
Design & art direction: Georgios Katsos / Archaeopolis
Making: Dimitris Katsikis
The documented object
The 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.
Historical and design context
Archaic-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.
The Met — Warfare in Ancient Greece — further historical reading, not an identified exact prototype.
Historical reference photo
A documented comparison for the form, motif or construction — not a photograph of the product offered for sale.
The Walters Art Museum. CC0. View source →
A 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.
Photographic documentation
Archaeopolis Objects photographic archive. View the original object series →
Your commission
Materials, 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.
MADE BY HUMAN HANDS
Every Archaeopolis object is handcrafted.
Made by people, with time, care and individual attention.