Purse with Cover, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Silk and metallic-thread embroidery on silk stain, 7 x 2 3/4 in. (17.78 x 6.99 cm), Costumes-Accessories, The paired fish embroidered on this small purse are said to symbolize harmony, and the purse’s cover is in the shape of a stone chime—a rebus for “celebration.”
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Purse, Cover, Qing dynasty, 1644–1911, 19th century, China, Silk, metallic-thread embroidery, silk stain, 7 x 2 3/4, 17.78 6.99 cm, Costumes-Accessories, paired, fish, embroidered, small purse, said, symbolize harmony, purse, cover, shape, stone chime—, rebus, celebration.
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