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If you take a look at [[12th century]] [[artwork]], you will see very few depictions of [[pouch]]es. Yet quite a few |
If you take a look at [[12th century]] [[artwork]], you will see very few depictions of [[pouch]]es. Yet quite a few 12th century pouches still exist. The most likely explanation is that [[pouch]]es and [[purse]]s were only shown when they were significant to the artwork. |
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One context in which we do see a purse depicted is |
One context in which we do see a purse depicted is the [[seal]] of a 12th century [[taxman]]. The seal depicts a man holding out a purse and a couple of [[coin]]s dropping into it. The pouch suddenly becomes important as the occupational tool of the [[tax collector]]. |
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Latest revision as of 04:47, 14 June 2010
If you take a look at 12th century artwork, you will see very few depictions of pouches. Yet quite a few 12th century pouches still exist. The most likely explanation is that pouches and purses were only shown when they were significant to the artwork.
One context in which we do see a purse depicted is the seal of a 12th century taxman. The seal depicts a man holding out a purse and a couple of coins dropping into it. The pouch suddenly becomes important as the occupational tool of the tax collector.
