English: DESCRIPTION OF PLATE II.
Figs. 5 and 6.--Bronze plaque, representing a warrior in centre, turned to his left.
He has a beard and a necklace of leopards' teeth, but no coral choker.
He has a high helmet, somewhat in the form of a grenadier cap. Quadrangular
bell on neck. Dagger in sheath on right side, and various
appurtenances hanging from his dress. He holds a narrow leaf-shaped
sword in his right hand over an enemy who has fallen, and who has
already a leaf-shaped sword thrust through his body. The victim has a
sword-sheath on left side, with broad end, and a peculiar head-dress. His
horse is represented below with an attendant holding it by a chain and
carrying barbed darts in his left hand. On the right of the conqueror
is a small figure blowing a tusk trumpet, and on his right a larger figure
carrying a shield in his left hand and a cluster of weapons. He has a
high helmet, ornamented with representations of cowrie shells of nearly
the same form as that of the central figure. Above are two figures, one
blowing what appears to be a musical instrument and the other carrying
a barbed pointed implement, and armed with a sword in sheath similar to
that of the fallen warrior. The plaque appears to represent a victory of
some kind, and all the conquerors have the same high helmet. The ground
is ornamented with the usual foil ornament incised.
Figs. 7 and 8.--Bronze plaque, representing a king or noble on horseback sitting
sideways, his hands upheld by attendants, one of whom has a long thin
sword in his hand in sheath. Two attendants, with helmets or hair
represented by ribs, are holding up shields to shelter the king from the
sun. The king or noble has a coral choker, badge of rank, with a coral
necklace hanging on breast. Horse's head-collar hung with crotals. A
small attendant carries a "manilla" in his hand. The two figures above
are armed with bows and arrows. Ground ornamented with foil ornaments
incised.
De Bry, "India Orientalis," says that in the sixteenth century both the king and
chiefs were wont to ride side-saddle upon led horses. They were supported by retainers,
who held over their heads either shields or umbrellas, and accompanied by a band of
musicians playing on ivory horns, gong-gongs, drums, harps, and a kind of rattle.