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Coin Purse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a coin purse by an unknown artist. The coin purse is semi-circular with the straight edge at the top. The top edge appears to be gathered with loose threads visible. The purse features a large floral design in the center made of shiny material, possibly metal or fabric with a metallic sheen. The flower has multiple pointed petals. Surrounding the flower are several leaves and stems, also made of the same shiny material. The background of the purse is dark, contrasting with the light-colored floral design. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 544 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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