AN EMBROIDERED SILK KIDNEY SHAPED PURSE GUANGXU PERIOD (1875...

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£90

AN EMBROIDERED SILK KIDNEY SHAPED PURSE
GUANGXU PERIOD (1875-1908)
清光绪 刺绣荷包一件
embroidered in metallic thread with persimmons, pomegranate and citrus fingers, against a blue and a burgundy-red ground
10.5cm wide

PROVENANCE: From the Collection of Prof. Elisa Provini-Walker.

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Fair overall appearance with some loose silver and gilt threads, in places. Also the blue and purple silk is worn and with threadbare areas. One of the tassels with total loss.