Loculus
Loculus (Latin loculus) - an ancient Roman type of bag, presumably was part of the marching equipment of legionnaires. There are three versions of using the loculus: as a briefcase, a wineskin, and a grain bag. The latter two options are supported by the presence of a binding neck and stitched leather parts of the loculus.
Romano-Germanic Museum, Mainz, Germany. 1-2 century AD
Presumably a fragment of a leather loculus. 1-2 century AD
Sketch from Trajan's column. Early 2nd century ADReconstruction
When preparing for hiking , it is highly recommended to get a loculus. In historical reconstruction, it is used for grain storage or for water transfer, and its use as a regular briefcase is considered unlikely.
Loculus-burdyuk, reconstruction
Loculus-grain bag, reconstruction
Loculus-grain bag, reconstructionRelated topics
Ancient military campaigns, Wallet, Trajan's Column
Literature
- Junkelmann M. Die Legionen des Augustus. Der romische Soldat im archaeologischen Experiment. Mainz am Rhein, 2003. – 342 S.
- Authors of Augustan biographies: The Gallican Volcano. "Avidius Cassius", V, 3.
- Polybius. Universal History, VI, 39.
- M.Volken «DAI-Rom. Neg.1991.0148, Cichorius Bild IV-V».
Gallery
Trajan's column. Early 2nd century AD
Presumably a fragment of a leather loculus. 1-2 century AD
Romano-Germanic Museum, Mainz, Germany. 1-2 century AD
