Embroidered Purse with Design of Crane, Grapes, Pine and Fungus
Culture
Chinese
Date19th century, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
MediumSilk fabric, thread and drawstring and tassels
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Mrs. G.J. Chartier
Terms
Object number1924.27
DescriptionTraditional Chinese robes do not have pockets so men wore purses and cases suspended from a belt or girdle. This purse was probably one of a pair. It features a crane with a pine tree which when combined symbolize longevity, as does the famous fungus of immortality (lingzhi). The grapes and vines denote the wish for many sons and wealth that will last for generations.On View
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