DepartmentTextiles-Middle East
Purse
NamePurse
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
Datelate 19th century
Place madeNorthwestern Turkey, Turkey, Middle East, Asia
Mediumsilk, cotton, metallic thread, pearls
DimensionsOverall: 5 7/8 x 4 1/8 in. (15 x 10.5 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.1987.190.48
DescriptionSewn cloth: red velvet bottom, blue satin top. Gold and silver metal-wrapped thread embroidered overall in floral design. Small pearl-like beads attached at center and along top edge. Yellow-green silk?Same as FA.1987.190-40Late 18th century
ca. 1979
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644