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Purse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a purse by artist. Round purse with a black top and a patterned bottom. The top half is smooth, the bottom half has a patterned design. A black cord with a metal ring at the top. Two long tassels on either side, each with a clear bead at the top. The tassels are made of thin black threads. The background is plain white.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
480 × 625 px
Museum record:
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