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Purse; made from square of red cloth; tasseled.
Purse; made from square of red cloth; tasseled.
Object Number 980-21-60/13484
Display Title Purse; made from square of red cloth; tasseled.
Descriptions
Object Description Small purse, made from a square of red cloth folded to bring the +
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: 9.1 x 10.4 x 1 cm (3 9/16 x 4 1/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 980-21-60/13484

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