Cartridge Bag Belonging to Cornelis Tromp’s Armoury

anoniem, anoniem, anonymous, 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