Sarmatian Clothing on Kosika Vessels

[Alanus]

Hi, Holly and Michael

The Kushan origin of these containers would explain the "eastern" appearance of warriors depicted. (What? No beards? Just moustaches?) I hadn't noticed the stallion. The presence of wrist-guards is something we rarely see, along with the style of kaftan. As you commented, we are looking at wrist protection in two cases. First, as an archery wrist-guard, and secondly to keep a contus from chafing a warrior's lower arm. I suppose if we called them "bracers" other RATers would take us to task. Maybe these Aorsi were prepping for a Hollywood flick... The Bloody and Wicked Invasion of the Alans, directed by Riddley Scott. The film would be-- in Scott fashion-- incredibly dark, so dark the viewer can't see anything. It cuts down o expenses, no actors (just a sound track), no lighting, no expense for a DP. and when the warriors charge on their ballsy stallions, the Foley team can clap coconuts together... while the attacked can scream, "Run away! Run away!"