The scutum (Classical Latin: [ˈskuːt̪ʊ̃]; pl.: scuta) was a type of shield used among Italic peoples in antiquity, most notably by the army of ancient Rome starting about the fourth century BC. [1]

While oval and circular shields were used in the Roman military by different members of the armed forces and at varying times during the entire period of ancient Rome, the curved, …

Found flattened and in thirteen pieces, this shield was reconstructed by the excavation team. Although much of the resulting object is modern, it remains an important example of the …

2024年2月25日 · Its semicylindrical shape, crafted to cover the soldier's body from shoulder to knee, was revolutionary. Unlike the flat shields of their adversaries, the scutum offered …

2024年12月9日 · This tall, semi-cylindrical shield, which is in the collection of the Yale University Art Gallery, is one of the few surviving examples of a Roman "scutum," the most popular …

The scutum from Dura-Europos is the only surviving semi-cylindrical shield from Roman times. It is now in the Yale University Art Gallery (inventory number 1933.715). The shield was found in …

2019年8月20日 · This mid 3rd century AD semi-cylindrical shield is known as a scutum and was used by legionary soldiers of the Roman Empire. Constructed of thin strips of wood glued …

This is the only known surviving example of the semicylindrical shield known as a scutum, used by Roman legionaries and known from literary sources. Found flattened, in thirteen pieces, …

2024年5月26日 · The scutum was the shield par excellence of the Roman heavy infantry. Polybius, the 2nd century BC Greek historian, describes the scutum as "shaped like a cylinder …

2024年6月5日 · Alongside the famous gladius sword, the Roman legionary shield, known as the scutum, stands as the quintessential symbol of the Roman Empire’s military prowess and …