"Ancient cattle colours" Topic
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| Shardik | 12 May 2012 1:36 p.m. PST |
I've seen a lot of Egyptian and Indian cow-hide shields painted in the classic black & white pattern I associate with modern Friesian breeds (and I do it myself, it looks good and people instantly recognise it as cow-hide). But is it realistic? Would a flat tan or brown colour be more appropriate? |
| SECURITY MINISTER CRITTER | 12 May 2012 2:25 p.m. PST |
Who can really say?
Just go with what you like! |
| GarrisonMiniatures | 12 May 2012 3:11 p.m. PST |
Worth looking at what the Egyptians thought: link link link link link So the evidence – existing art, etc – shows that Egyptian cattle and shield patterns in a black-and-white pattern are realistic.
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| corporalpat | 12 May 2012 3:55 p.m. PST |
When in doubt, always go for the Art History resources! |
| Shardik | 13 May 2012 1:54 a.m. PST |
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| spontoon | 15 Jul 2012 9:52 a.m. PST |
Minoan bulls were largely red and white too. |
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