10-11-2009, 10:41 AM
On the subject of the book, I only had a chance to browse through it so far.
However, the silver Toledo helmet is still described as having doubts cast on its authenticity. The simple fact is that it has been absolutely debunked as a fake by the museum itself, and has been for some time now. I have the anlaysis report, which is freely available from the museum if you call them.
The leather "segmentata" piece in the Egypt section of the British Museum is also highly dubious as a "segemntata", and corresponds more closely IMHO to simple back supports or even a charioteer's girdle as so often seen in artistic depictions.
I also can't help but feel that the plethora of leather armour descriptions would be more usefully described as also possibly being felt or linen when taken from representations.
Great to see another book on the subject, and certainly there is much new to see, as well as some cracking illustrations by Graham.
However, the silver Toledo helmet is still described as having doubts cast on its authenticity. The simple fact is that it has been absolutely debunked as a fake by the museum itself, and has been for some time now. I have the anlaysis report, which is freely available from the museum if you call them.
The leather "segmentata" piece in the Egypt section of the British Museum is also highly dubious as a "segemntata", and corresponds more closely IMHO to simple back supports or even a charioteer's girdle as so often seen in artistic depictions.
I also can't help but feel that the plethora of leather armour descriptions would be more usefully described as also possibly being felt or linen when taken from representations.
Great to see another book on the subject, and certainly there is much new to see, as well as some cracking illustrations by Graham.
TARBICvS/Jim Bowers
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