They probably fitted onto the shoulder .
They probably otherwise would only go part way round the limb , and have holes ( six in the Louvre 's example ) by which they were presumably attached to thongs or bands , or sewn to the clothing below .
They probably fitted onto the shoulder , or otherwise would only go part way round the limb , and have holes ( six in the Louvre 's example ) by which they were presumably attached to thongs or bands , or sewn to the clothing below .