Bow cases for strung bows

[John Conyard]

I apologise for my earlier rather terse reply. I fear i do not have much time at present.

I do not disagree with what you about stringing the bow from horse back. Although hasten to add I have never strung a bow from horseback in my life! And I do wonder if you could string a high poundage bow on horseback.

I appreciate the debate about dating the Orlat plaques.

http://www.romanarmytalk.com/rat.html?fu...&id=285754

And indeed the same quiver shown on other iconography. Here is a modern interpretation of a Khotan tapestry. At least 3rd century.

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And it is possible some archaeological evidence exists of the double tube quiver. Or at least I convinced myself there was last spring. It would take some effort to find my notes from then. mile:

But I appreciate the interpretation is open to question so two of our riders use them, and two of them do not.

Unstrung bow cases are a "safe" item of equipment for a late Roman to carry.