Xystophoroi (such a lovely word!) means cavalry armed with the xyston spear, which was slender but could be up to 4 metres long, and could be used one or two handed. These are Egyptian xystophoroi, and will be in the left flank striking force of the Ptolemaic host for Raphia, at Partizan. This is the first unit completed specifically for the Raphia game.
The figures were superbly painted by Gareth Lane, and I couldn't resist buying them, when he sold them recently. I gave them longer spears and a different standard, did a tiny amount of inking, and rebased. The riders are Polemarch (and one Aventine), and the horses Aventine; a happy combination!
They are truly wonderful!
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Awesome unit!
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done, from small acorns grow mighty oaks, I'll follow your progress on this with interest.
ReplyDeleteBest regards HGA.
Very nice !!! mmmm.... bit of eye candy to start the day.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much chaps, am well pleased with them. I plan to copy Gareth's technique for the other cavalry, as far as possible. Also use Aventine horses for all of them.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Simonn
Lovely!
ReplyDeleteTruly a great unit! Love the bases.
ReplyDeleteThe bases and horse flesh really stand out on these. Superb.
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