04-12-2013, 06:14 PM
Whatever the 'body', my opinion would be that we see pteryges, not sleeves?
The 'body' could be a subarmalis, but also a form of armour misunderstood by the artist. Although I can see some 'harness' also shown in later Byzantine artwork? Difficult to say, really.
The 'body' could be a subarmalis, but also a form of armour misunderstood by the artist. Although I can see some 'harness' also shown in later Byzantine artwork? Difficult to say, really.
Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
