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Purse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan purse with embroidered red flowers and green leaves. The purse has a long strap with red, green and tan threads. Three multicolored tassels, one longer than the others. The longer tassel is at the bottom. Two shorter tassels are on either side. Red and tan trim on top.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
metal, cotton, silk
Culture
Syrian, Aleppo or Damascus
Dimensions
365 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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