1855~ / 1879~, Varanasi

1855~ / 1879~, Varanasi

Identifier
5745(IS)
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Dimension
21.5 cm (length)
13 cm (width)
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Type of object

Description

Intended for use as a bag or purse, an accessory. Textile, purse, velvet embroidered with gold-wrapped thread and gold wire, possibly Varanasi, ca. 1855-1879 Folding purse, black velvet decorated with gold-wrapped thread, flattened gold wire and gold sequins, lined with green silk and a large tassel of gold-wrapped thread.