Handbag

2010-11-28

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 2010-11-28
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience China
Section Asian
Materials Plant Fiber | Cloth
Description

Woven handbag with Chinese character. Flat, rectangular bottom, rounded slightly flaring sides that comes to band and round out the top. Opening at top from side to side with rounded rim. Clasp is small ball and loop. Handle on either side. Faded characters and designs on body. Inside lined with striped cloth.

Height 26 cm
Length 24.5 cm
Outside Diameter 9 cm
Credit Line Gift of the Philadelphia Commercial Museum (also known as the Philadelphia Civic Center Museum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2010

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