Crafting the perfect fit. The art of tailoring Roman mail and scale armour
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F68081758%3A_____%2F25%3A00644357" target="_blank" >RIV/68081758:_____/25:00644357 - isvavai.cz</a>
Result on the web
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q9IG_LuJRkYHwwHawe7IpIEqAqT7Vtuh/view" target="_blank" >https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q9IG_LuJRkYHwwHawe7IpIEqAqT7Vtuh/view</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
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Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Crafting the perfect fit. The art of tailoring Roman mail and scale armour
Original language description
The Roman army, with its vast size, relied on hundreds of thousands of pieces of armour to protect its soldiers. These were not merely mass-produced, they demanded considerable skill to tailor them to the human body. This paper explores the techniques employed by Roman craftsmen to adapt mail and scale armour to the contours and movements of the wearer, showcasing their ingenuity and craftsmanship. Through a systematic analysis of hundreds of archaeological finds, this study examines the balance between form and function in Roman armour design. By applying the concept of chaîne opératoire, it reconstructs the decision-making processes of Roman armourers, shedding light on the methods and considerations that shaped their work. Set within the context of military communities, this exploration offers insights into the minds of the craftsmen who created and maintained these vital tools of war. It highlights their role in ensuring the functionality and adaptability of armour. Ultimately, this presentation positions Roman armour not only as a utilitarian object but also as a testament to skilled artisanship and innovative problem-solving within the Roman Empire.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
O - Miscellaneous
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
60102 - Archaeology
Result continuities
Project
<a href="/en/project/GA24-11397S" target="_blank" >GA24-11397S: Warfare as a catalyst of innovation. The evolution of Roman armour during the Middle Roman period through the lens of the Marcomannic Wars</a><br>
Continuities
I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace
Others
Publication year
2025
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů