Japanese
Shifuku, 19th century
Printed plain weave cotton and silk, 10.8 x 22.9 cm (4 1/4 x 9 in.)
Small round bag with black and red floral print on white cotton ground. It is lined with royal blue silk and has a purple drawstring cord at the top.
Chinese Room
Commentary
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