Medieval Litter (sedan-chair)

[Paul]

One method of travel for the rich of the time....





More pics, including inside the cabin and a tip on construction here

[Marine0846]

Very nice.
Thanks for showing the insides.
It's real neat.
 Love the churchman with his chest.

[SgtPerry]

Very nice addition to your outstanding collection!

[Anderson Collection]

Another great set

[Golgotha]

Brilliant. Valdemar are I think some of the finest Medieval miniatures available and that may well surprise many given that they are 1/72nd see: http://www.valdemarminiatures.com/

Bishops always make me think of debauchery... these men loaded with gold and clad in purple.

"It is required that this solicitation be made in the act of Sacramental Confession, as [for example] if immediately after Confession, the Confessor says to the woman, 'Since you have carnally lain with so-and-so, do me the favor and lie with me.' Or if [for example] a Confessor solicits a boy immediately after Confession, carrying him into his house or chamber; or if [for example] he enjoins Penance to a woman, viz. to be whipped naked by the Confessor himself, and he himself performs the Penance and whips her with his own hand, or with a scourge; or if [for example] he persuades a woman to show her privy parts to him, which she confessed to be affected with a certain disease; such Confessors are vehemently suspected, and must abjure as such, and be enjoined fastings and prayers, and may be condemned to the Galleys, or perpetual imprisonment…. see: http://www.iconbusters.com/iconbusters/htm/sex_crimes/lechery/current-lechery3.htm

[Mitch K]

Nice stuff Paul. The perfect image of a fat, corrupt, chicken-hearted priest trying to carry off his ill-gotten gains. What you really need are some highway robbers to spoil his day for him!

[Paul]

Thanks 

@Mitch.....they are waiting  

[Mitch K]

Paul:

We wouldn't have it any other way!