10-15-2008, 02:45 AM
Oh, so with soft cloths, on a baby?
I was sure I had a picture of a naked soldier with the harness, which would have been darn curious. I could have sworn I could see his little buddy down there - but after I scaned in the picture (on a plate) and saw it magnified, I saw he had on the faint outline of a scale or mail coat.
Any odd protrayal of the harness might give that critical clue.
Thanks... yes the best theory, I agree, so far.
I was sure I had a picture of a naked soldier with the harness, which would have been darn curious. I could have sworn I could see his little buddy down there - but after I scaned in the picture (on a plate) and saw it magnified, I saw he had on the faint outline of a scale or mail coat.
Any odd protrayal of the harness might give that critical clue.
Thanks... yes the best theory, I agree, so far.
Quote:With regards to Orlirva's question about the 'Varangian bra', I have to agree with the other posters that it was a means to secure a perhaps ill-fitting cuirass. Such a harness was not only restricted to military use, as the same kind of strapping is found in civilian dress. Take a look at the diptych I posted some time ago in this thread. The baby's swaddling clothes are secured by such a harness.
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Rick Orli
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