Monkeys & Dragon Japanese Embroidered Purse

Monkeys & Dragon Japanese Embroidered Purse

           This purse is Japanese, Meiji period, about 1880’s. It measures 6 x 9 inches (without chain). The body of the purse is embroidery, done in silk. Built-up satin stitch combined with French knots (called Peking stitch in Asia). The ornate hand made frame is...
Silk Bag Dragon Motif

Silk Bag Dragon Motif

Was told it was Late Qing (Edwardian) to 1930s - Chinese Silk with gold thread throughout, Clasp is Genuine Nephrite possibly previously used as buttons. Dragon motif. I hope what I was told on the Antique Asian site is correct! From the collection of April...
Evans Compact Purse

Evans Compact Purse

Evans 1930's compact purse.  Black satin with sparkly rhinestones.  Vintage compact purse holds powder, rouge, and lipstick.  Lid decorated with rhinestones, each set within small white circles.  A collar of three triangular pieces set with rhinestones surround the...
Art Deco 1920’s Beaded Purse, Celluloid

Art Deco 1920’s Beaded Purse, Celluloid

Two art deco beaded purses.  Carved celluloid frames.  Hiawatha pattern silk stitched body.  Fabulous fringes! Floral design with steel beads.     From the collection of Lisbet...
Japanese Meiji era Tobacco Purse

Japanese Meiji era Tobacco Purse

Japanese Meiji era tobacco purse with ivory and silver manju. Silver dragon clasp. Purse is beaded. C.1880. from the collection of Arlene...