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Purse

the bag of velvet with applied embroidered arms of an unidentified cardinal, probably Spanish, 1500 - 1600; the mount copper alloy, possibly French, 1850-1900.

Object details

Object type
Titlepurse (generic title)
Brief description
the bag of velvet with applied embroidered arms of an unidentified cardinal, probably Spanish, 1500 - 1600; the mount copper alloy, possibly French, 1850-1900.
Dimensions
  • Total length down centre, from top of suspension loop to base of cloth bag height: 38cm
  • Maximum width across bar width: 13.5cm
  • Across base of cloth bag width: 25cm
Credit line
Salting Bequest
Collection
Accession number
M.593-1910

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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