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1975

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2025

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Purse (Japan)

This is a Purse. We acquired it in 1975. Its medium is silk, metal clasp and its technique is ikat. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (purse): 7.6 × 14.9 × 2.5 cm (3 in. × 5 7/8 in. × 1 in.)

Cite this object as

Purse (Japan); silk, metal clasp; H x W x D (purse): 7.6 × 14.9 × 2.5 cm (3 in. × 5 7/8 in. × 1 in.); 1975-22-1

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