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Cartridge Bag Belonging to Cornelis Tromp’s Armoury
anonymous, c. 1650 - c. 1679
Small bags are increasingly carried by men these days, but they are not a new phenomenon. This bag, in the form of a box with shoulder strap, was designed to hold cartridges for a pistol. Although this bag is a functional object, rather than a fashion accessory, its elaborate decoration with red lacquer and gilding indicates that it was used ceremonially.
- Artwork typecartridge pouch
- Object numberNG-NM-6092
- Dimensionsheight 16.5 cm x width 25 cm x depth 10.5 cm