Satchel

Museum number:
9-8242
Permalink:
ark:/21549/hm21090008242
Accession number:
Acc.4158
Description:
Satchel w/shoulder strap; each side has two elephants surmounted w/anthropomorphic figures, various geometric and abstract designs and Chinese calligraphy; imitation of batik in dark blue w/light blue patterning; self fringe; comm. cotton cloth; h. 34.2 x w. 28.8 not incl. fringe.
Donor:
Norma Hill
Collection place:
China
Culture or time period:
Chinese
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Satchels
Function:
5.7 Objects made for sale, souvenirs, models, and reproductions
Department:
Asia (except western Russia)
Images:
Hearst Museum object titled Satchel, accession number 9-8242, described as Satchel w/shoulder strap; each side has two elephants surmounted w/anthropomorphic figures, various geometric and abstract designs and Chinese calligraphy; imitation of batik in dark blue w/light blue patterning; self fringe; comm. cotton cloth; h. 34.2 x w. 28.8 not incl. fringe.
Legacy documentation:
Documentation associated with Hearst Museum object titled Satchel, accession number 9-8242, described as Satchel w/shoulder strap; each side has two elephants surmounted w/anthropomorphic figures, various geometric and abstract designs and Chinese calligraphy; imitation of batik in dark blue w/light blue patterning; self fringe; comm. cotton cloth; h. 34.2 x w. 28.8 not incl. fringe.

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