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Purse with boys playing

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Yellow fabric purse with blue embroidery, rectangular with curved corners. A long yellow fabric tie is attached to the top. The purse features a fold-over flap with a shorter yellow tie, positioned centrally. Blue stitching and embroidery are visible around the edges and on the body. The background is a solid beige. The purse appears worn. The title of the work is "Purse with boys playing" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
10th–11th century
Medium
Weft-faced compound silk twill
Culture
China
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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