Loculus is a Latin word literally meaning little place and was used in a number of senses including to indicate a satchel.
Satchels were carried by Roman soldiers as a part of their sarcina or luggage.
It is the right size to be made in one piece from a single goat hide although calf leather is also possible.
In the centre of the front of the bag these straps held a bronze ring with a mushroom-shaped stud that holds the triangular flap closed.
At the top corners were two plain bronze rings used to suspend the bag while it is carried on a shoulder pole or furca.