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Purse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The purse by artist is a small, teardrop-shaped accessory. It has a light blue background with a floral pattern and butterflies. A loop of thin beige cord attaches to the top. The bottom half of the purse has a row of tassels in pink, purple, green, and black, each with a gold cylinder at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
19th Century
Medium
Silk and metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
592 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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