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Belt Carrier with Powder Flask and Pouch for Chargers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold and black belt carrier with a powder flask and pouch for chargers. The belt carrier is rectangular with a short, wide neck and a flared, pleated body. A gold border and decorative elements are present on the black body. A gold and black cord is attached to the top, with a knot at the end. The powder flask is black with a gold border and is attached to the belt carrier by a gold loop. The pouch for chargers is black with a gold border and is positioned below the powder flask. The items are mounted on a white rectangular background.

Artwork Details

Date
early 17th century
Medium
Velvet, metallic thread, leather, boxwood, bronze, gold
Culture
German, Saxony
Dimensions
415 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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