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Purse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a "Purse" by an unknown artist. The purse has a rectangular top with rounded edges and a braided trim around the perimeter. The body of the purse is decorated with an embroidered design featuring a bird and foliage on a dark background. The bottom of the purse is rounded and has three tassels hanging from it, each wrapped with metal at the top. A long, thin black strap loops up from the top of the purse. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
444 × 625 px
Museum record:
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