Explore the CollectionPouch

Measurements
12.5cm x 15cm
Place of Origin
China
Historical Period/Date
19th Century
Registration Number
2007-003
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Surface Stitchery,
Objects
Costume Accessories - Men,Pouches,

Physical Description

A gourd-shaped tobacco pouch, or pocket made of yellow satin with reverse side white, both embroidered with blue silk calligraphy. Further decoration of couched gold and silver threads in formal and serpentine motifs. Both sides are bound with braid and stitched together around the lower curve. Suspension cord of cerise tape.

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