Middeleeuwse bliaut Amal, bruin Aziatische wapens dated to the 4th-5th century

dated to the 4th-5th century

with leather cord or aiglet laces

This hand-forged halberd measures 50 cm in total length and 30 cm in width from tip to axe edge

De exacte datering is onbekend

Middeleeuwse bliaut Amal, bruin Aziatische wapens dated to the 4th-5th centuryThe 12th century introduced the French influence with the bliaut: lacing on the sides accentuated the waist, and extremely long trumpet sleeves turned this garment into a real showpiece. The impractical sleeves showed that the wearer did not have to do any physical labor. The dress is made of cotton. Side panels (gores) in skirt and side seams give the dress a generous width, and the trumpet sleeves with decorative stitching around the open side seams