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Purse for man's court belt (shou)
Chinese
Qing dynasty
late 19th century
Object Place: China
Medium/Technique
Silk satin with satin appliqué, silk cords, painted porcelain beads
Dimensions
Height x width(including handle/strings): 11 x 5 in. (27.9 x 12.7 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Louise M. Nathurst
Accession Number11.2793
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionMan's drawstring purse (shou) in black satin with design of flower in green, yellow, blue and white satin appliqué with gradated pink and purple accents; greenish-yellow briaded silk draw cords with two white porcelain beads painted with green dragons.
ProvenanceGift of Miss Louise M. Nathurst to the MFA on November 2, 1911