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Purse; made from square of cloth; purple, mirrored.
Purse; made from square of cloth; purple, mirrored.
Object Number 980-21-60/13485
Display Title Purse; made from square of cloth; purple, mirrored.
Descriptions
Object Description Small purse made from a square of cloth folded to bring the corners +
Inventory Description Pouch, square with flap, embroidered, tasseled, sewn mirror circles
Classification
  • Pouch
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Afghanistan
Materials Cotton, Silk, Dye, Glass
Dimensions Overall: 11.5 x 12.4 x 1.8 cm (4 1/2 x 4 7/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 980-21-60/13485

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