Lorica Musculata
Roman Muscle Cuirass — Decorative Steel Replica
€330incl. VAT
The story
The anatomical breastplate of a Roman officer, in real steel. Roman sculptors carved the muscles onto the armour so the man inside would look like a god.
The work behind this piece
The lorica musculata was the anatomical cuirass of high-ranking Roman officers, sculpted to mirror an ideal torso: imperial statues and reliefs show emperors and generals wearing it. Armour designed to impress as much as to protect. Decorative steel reproduction, non-functional.
🏛 Declared reproduction — never sold as an antique
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Material
Real steel breastplate, brass-coloured decoration, front cingulum · Made in Italy
Origin
Wearable replica
Dimensions
Ask us for exact size & weight
— we reply the same day
Collection
Availability
Available · buy it on Etsy for delivery, or come and see it at Via Cavour 280, open every day
Returns
14 days, as EU law provides —
how it works
Shipping
buy in person, every day 10:00–20:00
Italy
Free · 5 working days
European Union
€15 · 1–10 working days
Rest of the world
€40 · 1–15 working days
Online orders
Through our Etsy boutique: these are the rates Etsy charges, and Etsy shows the estimated delivery date before you pay.
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Guides that talk about this piece
Written by the two of us in the shop: history, materials and honest advice on Roman Muscle Cuirass — Decorative Steel Replica.
Straight answers
Questions about Roman Muscle Cuirass — Decorative Steel Replica
Is this an original antique?
The lorica musculata was the anatomical cuirass of high-ranking Roman officers, sculpted to mirror an ideal torso: imperial statues and reliefs show emperors and generals wearing it. Armour designed to impress as much as to protect. Decorative steel reproduction, non-functional.
Can I see it before buying?
Yes. It is on the shelves at Via Cavour 280, Rome, a five-minute walk from the Colosseum, open every day 10:00-20:00. You can buy it there in person.
How much is shipping and how long does it take?
Online orders go through our Etsy boutique: free in Italy (5 working days), €15 to the European Union (1–10 working days), €40 to the rest of the world (1–15 working days). Etsy shows the estimated delivery date before you pay. Orders leave within 1–2 working days, Monday to Friday, always tracked.
Is it a good gift?
It arrives ready to display, with the story you have just read.
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