The Transition of Maile

[martijn.wijnhoven]

The linen was not of a high quality and it was only properly fixed in a few places, which raises the question of whether it was another‘quick fix’, or whether it was supposed to be the actual finished liner.”

More likely it was a feature specifically designed to make the liner easy to remove for maintenance.

That is indeed one option, but we have to consider context as well. 

 

The armour from Vize has never been worn and was unfinished when deposited in the tomb of its owner. It shows multiple evidence of being rushed to completion (possibly because of the owner's untimely death) incorporating quick-fixes that make the armour unwearable in its current configuration. The manner in which the liner was fixed resembles the overall picture of the armour being rushed to completion, offering another option of interpretation. 

 

Since we do not have the means to decide which of these options is correct, I offer them both in my paper.

Cheers,
Martijn

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Many thanks, Martijn.

Unfortunately, subscription to the journal is not possible until next week due to the admin being on holiday.

Am I correct in thinking the Carlisle find is probably the collar cape from lorica squamata, i.e. we are on similar ground to lined doubling rather than lined and enclosed armour?

Also, are there any indications that the Vize finds are indicative of enclosed armour, i.e. one without an opening to the front or side?

Regards,

You are welcome Stephen. I am certain that the 16th of august is a short wait for such a great journal and moreover, it allows Mike Bishop a well-deserved holiday

 

I am afraid that I do not quite understand your question about the Carlisle find. 

 

In current condition the Vize armour has one closed side with a slit and one open side. You will find a drawing of its construction in my paper (besides a really nice reconstruction painting done by Andrei Negin).

 

Best wishes,

Martijn