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| + | Quivers of the Viking Age seem to have been suspended from either a shoulder strap or from a belt worn around the waist. This article aims to clarify what evidence we have and how quivers were worn. | ||
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* T64 BL Harley f.64r | * T64 BL Harley f.64r | ||
* T84 Vatican Reg.12 f.24v | * T84 Vatican Reg.12 f.24v | ||
* T86 Hexatech T86:f41v | * T86 Hexatech T86:f41v | ||
* Bayeux Tapestry, 1080AD. 3 Norman archers. (WILSON, The Bayeux Tapestry 1985, pl.60) | * Bayeux Tapestry, 1080AD. 3 Norman archers. (WILSON, The Bayeux Tapestry 1985, pl.60) | ||
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| − | + | We have a number of Anglo-Saxon manuscript illustrations of quivers.<br> | |
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* Bayeux Tapestry, 1080AD. One mail wearing Norman archer. (WILSON, The Bayeux Tapestry 1985, pl.60) | * Bayeux Tapestry, 1080AD. One mail wearing Norman archer. (WILSON, The Bayeux Tapestry 1985, pl.60) | ||
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* Hedeby, Denmark. Fragment of leather from at least two quivers. (GROENMAN VAN WAATERINGE 1984, Taf 25, 26, 27) | * Hedeby, Denmark. Fragment of leather from at least two quivers. (GROENMAN VAN WAATERINGE 1984, Taf 25, 26, 27) | ||
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* MS23 Prudentius, Psychomachia, fol 22v C10th | * MS23 Prudentius, Psychomachia, fol 22v C10th | ||
* T84 Vatican Reg.12 f.27v | * T84 Vatican Reg.12 f.27v | ||
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| − | * Scar boat grave, Scotland. (OWEN and DALLAND 1999, p.112-115) | + | * Scar boat grave, Scotland. (OWEN and DALLAND 1999, p.112-115). |
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Usually worn on a shoulder strap and suspended at waist level.
Quivers of the Viking Age seem to have been suspended from either a shoulder strap or from a belt worn around the waist. This article aims to clarify what evidence we have and how quivers were worn.
Suspended from shoulder
Art
- T64 BL Harley f.64r
- T84 Vatican Reg.12 f.24v
- T86 Hexatech T86:f41v
- Bayeux Tapestry, 1080AD. 3 Norman archers. (WILSON, The Bayeux Tapestry 1985, pl.60)
Archaeology
--
Discussion
We have a number of Anglo-Saxon manuscript illustrations of quivers.
Suspended from waist
Art
- Bayeux Tapestry, 1080AD. One mail wearing Norman archer. (WILSON, The Bayeux Tapestry 1985, pl.60)
Archaeology
- Hedeby, Denmark. Fragment of leather from at least two quivers. (GROENMAN VAN WAATERINGE 1984, Taf 25, 26, 27)
Unknown method of suspension
Art
- MS23 Prudentius, Psychomachia, fol 22v C10th
- T84 Vatican Reg.12 f.27v
Archaeology
- Scar boat grave, Scotland. (OWEN and DALLAND 1999, p.112-115).
