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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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