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Embroidered purse from the Edo period An Edo-period purse embroidered with purple and white irises
An Edo-period purse embroidered with purple and white irises

Embroidered purse from the Edo period

US$680.00 ENQUIRE BUY


[Embroidered purse] 

[Creator unidentified].

[Japan, ca. mid to late Edo period (1800-1850s?)]. 

 

An ornate purse from the Edo period, hand-embroidered with purple and white irises. The string and small fabric bauble attached to the purse are more recent, possibly from the mid to late twentieth century. 

 

One fabric purse with orange silk lining and detachable wrap-around fabric clasp (also embroidered). Discolouration, wear, light soiling, and occasional losses to fabric and thread. 16.4 x 9 cm. 


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Embroidered purse from the Edo period

Price: $680.00 (USD)





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