Lamellar Fans, Check This Out!

[T. Finkas]

I did a Google Image serach for "Chinese Armor" and this intriguing image popped up:



Here's the page and context:
http://www.koryaks.net/history.html

And check out this scale:



Cheers,
Tim

[Alcyoneus]

That first one isn't so different than some of the Scythian/Sarmatian stuff I know you've seen pictures of, Tim.

The second is made from the square holed coins, and of a modern design. It is still interesting.

[T. Finkas]

Yes, the similarities to Scythian armour in the first photo is striking, including the shield folded around the shoulders---a fashion seen in Scythian art!

[Alcyoneus]

I've emailed the museum to see about more photos.

The helmet on the left is very similar to a migration era helmet found in a prince's grave in Germany!

[Alcyoneus]

More Chinese coin armor (Alaska)
http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/expedit ... html?cults