Purse for man's court belt (shou)
1870–80
Object PlaceChina
Medium/TechniqueSilk split tapestry (kesi) in silk and gold-wrapped threads, silk cord, glass beads
DimensionsOverall (including handle/strings): 36.8 x 14 x 1.5 cm (14 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 9/16 in.)
Other (Small band): 4 x 2 x 1 cm (1 9/16 x 13/16 x 3/8 in.)
Other (Small band): 4 x 2 x 1 cm (1 9/16 x 13/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Miss Louise M. Nathurst
Accession number11.2783
On View
Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
Collections
late 19th century
late 19th century
mid-19th century
late 19th century
17th century
18th–19th century
