08-14-2007, 07:26 AM
Hi all,
as for dating, the pouch is thought to be 2nd/3rd century, but drawstring pouches certainly weren't a new invention then.
Yes, certainly no evidence for that. Putting it inside your tunic rather than hanging it certainly seems a good, if not better, choice.
I agree, although for that style of pouch we can be quite sure it did exist in the first century (while there is no proof for those rectangular, belt-loop pouches which always remind me more of ammo containers than someting roman). I would be quite surprised though if none of the drawstring pouches ever hang from a belt in the 1st cent. AD, be it civilian or military one. Still no evidence, however.
as for dating, the pouch is thought to be 2nd/3rd century, but drawstring pouches certainly weren't a new invention then.
Quote:Very nice pouch indeed! And a great little article about it. But still no evidence that any pouch was ever worn on the military belt, eh?
Yes, certainly no evidence for that. Putting it inside your tunic rather than hanging it certainly seems a good, if not better, choice.
Quote: You might guess that this is one of my pet peeves, along with bracers or wrist guards!
I agree, although for that style of pouch we can be quite sure it did exist in the first century (while there is no proof for those rectangular, belt-loop pouches which always remind me more of ammo containers than someting roman). I would be quite surprised though if none of the drawstring pouches ever hang from a belt in the 1st cent. AD, be it civilian or military one. Still no evidence, however.
Cheers,
Martin
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Martin Moser
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