The Immortals

'The Immortals'

‘The Immortals’ also known as the ‘Persian Immortals’ was the name given by Herodotus to an elite heavily-armed infantry unit of 10,000 soldiers in the army of the Achaemenid Empire.

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‘The Immortals’ also known as the ‘Persian Immortals’ was the name given by Herodotus to an elite heavily-armed infantry unit of 10,000 soldiers in the army of the Achaemenid Empire. They were characterized by a number of interesting and unique shields. This piece is inspired by the Violin shield, so called because of its oval shape with circular cutouts on either side gives it the appearance of a violin

The Immortals
Bas-relief of soldier at Apadana palace, Perspolis, Shiraz – Iran
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Specifications

Title: 'The Immortals'
Dimension: 1.10 Height x 0.8 Width x 0.19 Depth (meter)
Weight: 9.85 Kg
Date: 2021

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‘The Immortals’ also known as the ‘Persian Immortals’ was the name given by Herodotus to an elite heavily-armed infantry unit of 10,000 soldiers in the army of the Achaemenid Empire. They were characterized by a number of interesting and unique shields. This piece is inspired by the Violin shield, so called because of its oval shape with circular cutouts on either side gives it the appearance of a violin

The Immortals
Bas-relief of soldier at Apadana palace, Perspolis, Shiraz – Iran

Specifications

Title: 'The Immortals'
Dimension: 1.10 Height x 0.8 Width x 0.19 Depth (meter)
Weight: 9.85 Kg
Date: 2021

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