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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
Public Domain
Yes
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