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Unknown Maker, Thailand

Oval purse

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, Thailand

Culture

Thailand, Thai

Title

Oval purse

Year

1950-60 or later

Medium

  • Woven indigenous fibrous material,
  • brass fittings

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Woven indigenous fibrous material,
  • brass fittings

Materials

plant fiber, brass

Dimensions

Height: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 inches) (with handle upright)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Label: There are three self-adhesive labels on the underside: "HD&C-Honolulu Lot# PensonArticle #859"; "86.15"; "67/4". A paper label is stuck below the Honolulu label.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Doris Duke's Southeast Asian Art Collection

Object Number

2004.12.31

Type

  • Costume Accessories

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Sumptuous Expression
The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Gift of Southeast Asian Art
Jun 25, 2004 – Oct 10, 2004

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Unknown Maker, Thailand
Oval purse, 1950-60 or later
Woven indigenous fibrous material; brass fittings
Height: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 inches) (with handle upright)
Gift of Doris Duke's Southeast Asian Art Collection 2004.12.31

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