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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
Museum record:
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