Cartridge Bag Belonging to Cornelis Tromp’s Armoury, anonymous, c. 1650 - c. 1679
gild, h c.16.5cm × w c.25cm × d c.10.5cm More details
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.
