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Purse with Playing Boys

A purse of U shape with a central compartment and a pocket on each side closed with a flap and embroidered with a scene of boys at play. The embroidery is done in satin stitch and French knot, better known as the forbidden stitch as its practitioners used to go blind and so it was outlawed.Edges embroidered in blue and white. Lined with light blue cotton.

Circa: 19th century

Origin: China

Material: silk

Condition: Some facial details missing, very good

Dimensions: 4" x 4"

Inventory number: WR3726

$475

SOLD

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