Embroidered Purse with Bat Motif
DateC.1900
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: silk;cotton;metal;paper
DimensionsOverall: 9 x 9.8 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGIFT of ARTHUR R. MENZIES
Object number2004.009.013
DescriptionPurse is flattened and roughly circular with a pleated top at opening which is threaded with blue cords. There are two tassels and a metallic bead at each side of the purse, attached to these cords. Purse is embroidered on borders with gold geometric pattern and a blue geometric interior panel with bat motif in orange, red and white. Tassels are blue, mauve and turquoise.Colour: black;gold;blue;red;orange;white;mauve;turquoise
Status
Not on view
C.1900
C.1900
