M137 comments on Earthenware vessel depicting an owl as a hoplite with a shield and spear, Greece, 5th century BCE

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[–] M137@lemmy.world 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

That's its wing, not a shield.

[–] lenuup@reddthat.com 3 points 1 year ago

The shield is partly visible on the right side, wrapping around the vessel and out of sight

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