Chinese Fragrant Purse
27 September 2018
Description

6cm high, 10.5cm wide. Badly worn on folds. Still contains original herbs, though no longer fragrant.

Provenance

Bought in Hong Kong in early 1980s, from a trader who brought it back from a business trip to China.

Acquired from
Gallery/Dealer
For sale
Yes
Answered within 3 days
By Klaus
Sep 30, 18:13 UTC
Fair Market Value
$400 - $700 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Thank you for submitting your item for appraisal. This appears to be a nodule embroidered chinese fragrant purse or pouch, decorated lotus and flower design, tassel, knots, a faux (?) calabash shaped bead or pearl, some wear to the folds, embroidery intact. The purse in your possession is a fine example of chinese needlework, the damages are consistent with age. The estimate is based on similar items offered or sold at auction. "Asking prices" in the trade can be higher and vary.

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