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Shepherds Purse: Attached Objects - Boxes

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After knives, the most widespread type of object hung from the pouch or belt is a small round or oval box. When details can be discerned, the design is remarkably consistent. The box lid fits down over the box, and the cord or strap from which the box hangs goes through loops or slots on the sides of the lid, and then attaches to the box, so that the lid can be slid up and off while both parts are still attached securely. Another style shows a cord attachedto a loop or ring on the top of the box, but doesn't indicate any attachment mechanism between box and lid.

La Main Chaude


Noble Pastoral


The Shepherds


Repas Champetre


Rustic Sports


Norfolk MS 307


Bibl. Nat. Paris MS Lat 873


scene of hunting and shepherding #2


scenes of childhood/annunciation


Grande Heures of Anne of Brittany


Zodiacal Man


De Levis Hours


Vienna Hours


Fitzwilliam MS. 63


Possible examples

In the following examples, boxes are probably present, but the level of detail isn't enough to be certain.

Gloucester cathedral misericord


La Danse


scene of hunting and dance


scene of hunting and shepherding #1


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