Purse for man's court belt (shou)

late 19th century

Object PlaceChina

Medium/TechniqueSilk satin with satin appliqué, silk cords, painted porcelain beads

DimensionsHeight x width(including handle/strings): 11 x 5 in. (27.9 x 12.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Miss Louise M. Nathurst

Accession number11.2793

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ProvenanceGift of Miss Louise M. Nathurst to the MFA on November 2, 1911

first half of the 19th century

1700–25

first half of the 19th century

first half of 19th century

first half of 19th century

late 19th century

first half of the 19th century

Late 19th century

1575–1650

1815–26

1600–1700

first half of the 19th century