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Reticule with rounded handle of ivory-coloured celluloid, with a Buddha in relief between two elephants, and a pouch of blue, green, black and beige floral and striped satin, chain of ivory-coloured celluloid
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Frame bag in a rounded shape, of blue, green, black and beige satin with large woven flowers and horizontal stripes on both sides. Between the front and back of the bag a narrow strip of the same fabric, with along the seams a yellow border. The ivory-colored bow-shaped handle is of celluloid, on which on both sides in relief a Buddha amidst two elephants kneeling with their front paws. On top of the handle a clasp and two eyes, to which as a handle a link chain of the same material as the handle. Lining of yellow changeant silk.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineBeugeltas met afgeronde beugel van ivoorkleurige celluloid waarop in reliëf een Boeddha tussen twee olifanten, en een buidel van blauw, groen, zwart en beige gebloemde en gestreepte satijn, schakelket. c. 1920 - c. 1930. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
