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Purse with Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red and gold purse with cover by artist not specified. The purse has a red base with a gold design on the top. A red leaf-shaped cover with a gold design is attached to the purse by a yellow cord. The purse has a row of green, pink, and black tassels hanging from it. The tassels are attached to the purse by green strings and gold bands. The background is white.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk and metallic-thread embroidery on silk stain
Culture
China
Dimensions
421 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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