Ancient armor fragments

National Archeological Museum, Athens, Greece

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Material: Bronze
Date range: Late 3rd century BC to 167 BC
Origin: Likely Kalydon or a nearby Greek sanctuary

The symbols on these armor pieces, like the thunderbolt and the star, are closely tied to the king of the gods, Zeus. 

The relief of a winged thunderbolt on the epaulette is a direct symbol of religious authority and celestial force. 

Museum label reference:

Καρ. 814α: Part of a shoulder strap for supporting a sword, from a statue. It is decorated with a relief thunderbolt. 200-167 BC.
Καρ. 196β: Part of a cuirass belt, from a statue. 300-167 BC.
Καρ. 814β: Epaulette of a cuirass decorated with a relief winged thunderbolt, from a statue. 250-200 BC.

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Bronze armor pieces from statues featuring religious and celestial symbols

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Source:  Athens, Greece