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Purse; red cloth; tasseled.
Purse; red cloth; tasseled.
Object Number 980-21-60/13483
Display Title Purse; red cloth; tasseled.
Descriptions
Object Description Small purse made from a red cloth square folded to bring the corners +
Inventory Description Pouch, square with triangular flap, snap closure, embroidered, tasseled
Classification
  • Pouch
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Afghanistan
Materials Cotton, Silk, Dye, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 12.5 x 10 x 1.1 cm (4 15/16 x 3 15/16 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 980-21-60/13483

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