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18th/19thC, TIBETAN,HIMALAYAN PURSE. (BAGHU)  #8505

An 18th/19th century Himalayan Purse (Baghu) from Eastern Tibet the leather purse decorated on the front with repousse work in silver and gold and set with a turquoise cabochon in a gold coloured mount, the rear covered with silver studs. Some losses. 5 inches across.  #8505to.

Purses such as this would have been worn by extremely wealthy woman or aristocracy as a sign of their social standing and were used for carrying money, tobacco and other small items.

£250.00

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