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Purse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red satin purse with gold trim and tassels. The purse is rectangular with a clasp at the top. The red satin interior is visible. The exterior is covered in red and gold fabric with a gold rope-like trim around the edges. Three maroon tassels hang from the bottom. The clasp at the top is metal with gold accents. The background is white. Purse by artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
silk, metal
Culture
German
Dimensions
569 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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