AN EMBROIDERED SILK 'KIDNEY-SHAPED' PURSE QING DYNASTY, MID ...

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£150

AN EMBROIDERED SILK 'KIDNEY-SHAPED' PURSE
QING DYNASTY, MID 19TH CENTURY
清 刺绣荷包挂件
decorated in chain stitch and unusual split stitch with stylised Buddhist symbols, with blue-cord drawstrings decorated with pink semi-precious stone beads
11.5cm x 8cm

PROVENANCE: From the Collection of Prof. Elisa Provini-Walker, acquired from Linda Wrigglesworth Ltd.

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Good overall appearance. There are one or two losses and loose threads in places. Purse is slightly faded and with signs of age and use.