Gourd-shaped pouch of dark blue satin edged with blue and white braid and embroidered with dragon design in gold and silver threads couched with colored silks. The pouch opens in the middle with a yellow draw cord finished with yellow tassels and adorned with two 'Endless' knots made of yellow cord. Yellow silk braid loop handle attached to top at each side of opening.

Gourd-Shaped Pouch, 19th-20th century

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The John R. Van Derlip Fundexpand_more  45.15.5

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Title
Gourd-Shaped Pouch
Role
Artist
Dimension
5 1/8 in. (13 cm)
Accession Number
45.15.5
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Gourd-shaped pouch of dark blue satin edged with blue and white braid and embroidered with dragon design in gold and silver threads couched with colored silks. The pouch opens in the middle with a yellow draw cord finished with yellow tassels and adorned with two 'Endless' knots made of yellow cord. Yellow silk braid loop handle attached to top at each side of opening.