{"product_id":"sandal-repair-piece-roman-workshop-resin-miniature","title":"Sandal Repair Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoman sandals - including the military \u003cem\u003ecaligae\u003c\/em\u003e, the household \u003cem\u003esoleae\u003c\/em\u003e, and the simpler workshop sandals - were built from layered cowhide soles, leather upper straps, and iron hobnails (in the military versions). Daily wear, especially in a working ludus or marching legion, broke down sole layers and snapped straps fast. The \u003cem\u003esutor caligarius\u003c\/em\u003e - sandal-maker and -repairer - was a common occupation across Roman cities and military camps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis single-prop miniature captures a sandal mid-repair: top sole layer being replaced, a row of fresh hobnails laid out alongside, an awl and a strip of new leather visible. Recovered parallels include intact caligae and household sandals from Vindolanda, Saalburg, and Pompeii. Period: \u003cstrong\u003eRoman antiquity, 1st c. BCE - 4th c. CE\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePainting tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSole layers: alternate brown tones to suggest old worn leather and fresh replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron hobnails: cool iron-grey, polished steel highlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop straps: rich dark brown leather, tan edge highlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkbench underneath: pale tan oak, brown wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical sources \u0026amp; further reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVindolanda Trust: shoe and caligae finds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunkelmann, Marcus. \u003cem\u003eReconstructing the Roman Gladiator\u003c\/em\u003e (2000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoldsworthy, Adrian. \u003cem\u003eThe Complete Roman Army\u003c\/em\u003e (2003)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e⚠ Small parts. Not suitable for children under 14.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DIORAO","offers":[{"title":"1:72 \/ None","offer_id":53714408800593,"sku":"DIO-014","price":1.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:72 \/ Black","offer_id":53714408833361,"sku":"DIO-014","price":1.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:72 \/ White","offer_id":53714408866129,"sku":"DIO-014","price":1.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:48 \/ None","offer_id":53714408898897,"sku":"DIO-014","price":1.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:48 \/ Black","offer_id":53714408931665,"sku":"DIO-014","price":1.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:48 \/ White","offer_id":53714408964433,"sku":"DIO-014","price":1.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:43 \/ None","offer_id":53714408997201,"sku":"DIO-014","price":1.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:43 \/ Black","offer_id":53714409029969,"sku":"DIO-014","price":2.27,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:43 \/ White","offer_id":53714409062737,"sku":"DIO-014","price":2.27,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:35 \/ None","offer_id":53714409095505,"sku":"DIO-014","price":2.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:35 \/ Black","offer_id":53714409128273,"sku":"DIO-014","price":2.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:35 \/ White","offer_id":53714409161041,"sku":"DIO-014","price":2.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:32 \/ None","offer_id":53714409193809,"sku":"DIO-014","price":2.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:32 \/ Black","offer_id":53714409226577,"sku":"DIO-014","price":3.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:32 \/ White","offer_id":53714409259345,"sku":"DIO-014","price":3.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/8275\/2337\/files\/resin_front_764358da-9b29-4b6d-b51e-0789c777e067.png?v=1778161470","url":"https:\/\/diorao.com\/products\/sandal-repair-piece-roman-workshop-resin-miniature","provider":"DIORAO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}