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Purse for man's court belt (shou)

1890–99
Object PlaceChina
Medium/TechniqueSilk satin embroidered with silver- and gold-wrapped thread, braided silk cord
DimensionsOverall: purse 7.6 x 10.2 cm (3 x 4 in.) strings 26cm (10.5in.)
Credit LineGift of Miss Louise M. Nathurst
Accession number11.2790
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ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceGift of Miss Louise M. Nathurst to the MFA on November 2, 1911