Purse for man's court belt (shou)
1870–80
Object PlaceChina
Medium/TechniqueSilk split tapestry 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 number11.2784
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ProvenanceGift of Miss Louise M. Nathurst to the MFA on November 2, 1911
late 19th century
late 19th century
second quarter of the 19th century
first half of the 19th century
2nd quater of the 19th century
third quarter 17th century
1600–1700
mid-17th century
mid-19th century