How to paint Hoplite Shields
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By Stephen May Hoplite shields were either painted or covered in a thin sheet of bronze. These could then have an image painted onto its face (or embossed in bronze). I am showing how to paint a white shield, although this method can be adapted for any colour. I have shown how to do this…