Schliemann, Heinrich, 1822-1890 · New York : Scribner, Armstrong · leaf 220
just representsix full-armed warriors, painted with a dark red colour ona light yellow dead ground; they are evidently setting outon a military expedition, and all wear coats of mail whichreach from the neck down to below the hips. (See * See No. 175, p. 112. f Iliad, XVIII. 478-608. x od. xix.… … i34 THE PROBABLE ROYAL PALACE. [Chap. V. and their lower edge is fringed with long tassels. Eachwarriors back is covered with a large round shield, whichseems to be fastened on the left shoulder, for, thoughthe shield protrudes far on both sides, it does so muchmore on the left than on the right.…
