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Handbag

2008 (made)
Artist/Maker
Haruta Yukihito (maker)
Place of origin
Japan (made)
Tokyo (city) (made)

Cloisonne enamel handbag in the form of a coiled python.

Object details

Category
Metalwork
Object type
handbag
Materials and techniques
Hammered copper body with cloisonné enamel and patinated copper alloys; the zip teeth are of silver.
Copper
Brief description
Cloisonne enamel handbag in the form of a coiled python.
Physical description
Cloisonne enamel handbag in the form of a coiled python.
Dimensions
  • Height: 407mm
  • Width: 380mm
  • Depth: 250mm
Gallery label
Handbag in the form of a python
2008

The coiled python is made of cloisonné enamels on copper while patinated copper alloy is used for the leather trim, handles and strap. The zip and its fittings are meticulously crafted from silver.

Haruta Yukihiko (born 1969)
Tokyo
Copper with cloisonné enamels, silver wires; fittings of silver and patinated copper alloys
Edwin Davies Fund
Museum no. FE.22-2015
Credit line
Purchased by the Edwin Davies Fund
Collection
East Asia Collection
Accession number
FE.22-2015

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Record createdJanuary 21, 2015
Record URL
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