07-27-2015, 08:58 PM
Escobar,
Referring to Figure 55. Swords 8 to 11 and 18 to 24 are all early, either of Chinese or Wusun/Roxolanic/Aorsic origin. These are similar to the Roxonani ones mentioned by Tacitus when describing the ice battle. They also show up in Western Han graves until about AD 200 when they were replaced by a single-edged "dao" with a two-point suspension system. As the centuries increased the two-hand grip was replaced by a single-handed one like we see on the Migration Era swords.
Referring to Figure 55. Swords 8 to 11 and 18 to 24 are all early, either of Chinese or Wusun/Roxolanic/Aorsic origin. These are similar to the Roxonani ones mentioned by Tacitus when describing the ice battle. They also show up in Western Han graves until about AD 200 when they were replaced by a single-edged "dao" with a two-point suspension system. As the centuries increased the two-hand grip was replaced by a single-handed one like we see on the Migration Era swords.
Alan J. Campbell
member of Legio III Cyrenaica and the Uncouth Barbarians
Author of:
The Demon's Door Bolt (2011)
Forging the Blade (2012)
"It's good to be king. Even when you're dead!"
Old Yuezhi/Pazyrk proverb
member of Legio III Cyrenaica and the Uncouth Barbarians
Author of:
The Demon's Door Bolt (2011)
Forging the Blade (2012)
"It's good to be king. Even when you're dead!"
Old Yuezhi/Pazyrk proverb