Dating 1350 - 1450
Smaller version of the Dutch inspired bag made loosely according to the pieces published in
the book "Purses in pieces" (O.Goubitz 2009). The size is
practical for modern use, as it is quite roomy and you can fit your
phone and wallet in it, but it is on the bigger side considering the
size of this kind of bags used in 2nd hal of 14th
century.
You can find very similary shaped purse on the tympanum of Church
of Our Lady before Týn in Prague (dating 1380). The man on the
statue wears a long dagger hanged onto the purse. Purses of this
shape are very popular for this era and are easily to find even in
ikonografic sources (such as Evangeliář Jana z Opavy 1368, frescos
in Podolinec SK dat. 1360 - 1380 and Levoc SK dat. 1390)
The carved motiv is taken from a 14th century brocade.
Overall height 19,5cm
Overall width 20cm
Width of the opening of the back compartment 14cm
Height of the back compartment 12cm
Width of the opening of front compartment with a textil panel 11,5cm
Maximal width of the belt to fit to the opening 4,5cm
