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Bag

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bag is a small, oval-shaped purse titled "Bag" by an unknown artist. The purse features a colorful, beaded design depicting a serene landscape with trees, flowers, and a house. A metal frame encircles the top edge, and a chain strap is attached to the top. The bottom of the purse has a green drawstring tied in a knot. The background of the image is a plain white surface.

Artwork details

Date:
mid-19th century
Medium:
[no medium available]
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
365 × 625 px
Museum record:
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