19th century, the purse has a metal, possibly silver, handle and border which is decorated with a band of flowers inlaid with turquoise. The cream silk is embroidered with patterns of immortal ladies and flowers in blue and green silk thread. Mounted in a frame. Approx. 6 1/2 by 4 3/4 in., 16.6 by 12 cm._x000D_
The yellow silk badge depicts a paradise flycatcher in green and yellow silk satin stitch embroidery holding a flower in its mouth and spreading its wings. Couched gold threads segregate the center and the border which is filled with auspicious symbols and bats. Approx. 12 by 12 in., 30.5 by 30.5 cm._x000D_

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