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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
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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