Purse and Needlecase
20th century (made)
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A purse and needlecase are attached by a cord and includes a circular metal boss. The purse is a curved rectangular shape and is decorated in red brocade surrounded by rows of white and blue embroidered stitches and a leather binding strip. The needlecase is a long and narrow in shape with outward flaring edges. The top flap is secured by a small circular metal boss. The blue and white embroidered decoration is edged with a leather strip. The circular boss is has an open work design including two snake/lizard type animals and a foliate pattern.
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Materials and techniques | Brocade and leather with metal boss |
Brief description | Purse and needlecase on belt, Tibet, 20th century. |
Physical description | A purse and needlecase are attached by a cord and includes a circular metal boss. The purse is a curved rectangular shape and is decorated in red brocade surrounded by rows of white and blue embroidered stitches and a leather binding strip. The needlecase is a long and narrow in shape with outward flaring edges. The top flap is secured by a small circular metal boss. The blue and white embroidered decoration is edged with a leather strip. The circular boss is has an open work design including two snake/lizard type animals and a foliate pattern. |
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Credit line | Given by Suzanne Levi |
Object history | Bequest of Suzanne Levi |
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Accession number | IS.141-2009 |
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Record created | December 8, 2009 |
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