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Loricae

Scope note

Generic term used for several types of cuirasses worn by Roman soldiers, made of leather, bronze, or iron plates or scales, or of mail.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000213480

Broader Terms used

cuirasses

Term used for

loricas

Equivalent Terms used

lorica

Created

13yrs ago

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