Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Purse with Coral, Early 20th Century
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles: Pre 1920: Item # 1485373
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles: Pre 1920: Item # 1485373
Please refer to our stock # 1067 when inquiring.
The purse is made of silk embroidery, which is called Seed Embroidery 打籽繡, originating in one of the four major regional styles of Chinese embroidery—Suzhou embroidery (Su Xiu).
This Art Deco purse is ideal for photography sessions due to its collectible quality, but it is not suitable for everyday use given its delicate nature.
Size: 7 inches (17cm) long, 5.25 inches (13cm) wide.