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

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Cartridge Bag Belonging to Cornelis Tromp’s Armoury

  • Object type

  • Object number

    NG-NM-6092

  • Description

    Patroontas, koffervormig met een katoenen draagband en vakverdeling binnenin. Roodgelakt en gedecoreerd met diverse bloemmotieven in goud en zwart.

Creation

  • Creation

    • anonymous, southeast Asia
    • anonymous, Turkije [rejected attribution]

  • Dating

    c. 1650 - c. 1679

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 16.5 cm x width 25 cm x depth 10.5 cm

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  • Subject

  • Period

    1598 - 1691

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Documentation

    • Eveline Sint Nicolaas, 'A Diplomatic Gift Full of Surprises : The weapon rack of Cornelis Tromp and other 'exotic' arms belonging to Tromp and Michiel de Ruyter', in: Thom Richardson, East Meets West : Diplomatic Gifts of Arms and Armour between Europe and Asia, proceedings of the Royal Armouries conference held at H.M. Tower of London, Saturday 14 September 2013, p. 103, fig. 16.
    • Documentatiemap.

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