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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
Museum record:
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