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».
Trajan's column. Early 2nd century AD
Presumably a fragment of a leather loculus. 1-2 century AD
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