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Samurai-Class Woman’s Purse (hakoseko) with Carp in Swirling Waterlate Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century

Not on view
Embroidered green textile case with a carp-and-waves motif in gold, cream, and blue thread, with a braided cord closure and hanging circular charm
Title
Samurai-Class Woman’s Purse (hakoseko) with Carp in Swirling Water
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
late Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
Medium
Wool plain weave with silk and gold-leaf-paper-wrapped-silk-thread embroidery, silk velvet appliqué, silk plain-weave trim, silk braided cord, and metallic bead
Dimensions
Purse: 3 1/4 × 6 1/2 × 1 1/4 in. Assembled: 4 × 6 1/2 × 1 3/4 in. (4.45 cm)
Credit Line
Costume and Textiles Special Purpose Fund
Accession Number
M.2009.33.1a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles