Purse of brocaded silk woven in coloured silks and gilt-paper thread, Japan, 19th centuryPurse of brocaded silk woven in coloured silks and gilt-paper thread. The front is embroidered with gilt-paper thread and coloured silks. The pattern on the brocade consists of conventional flowers and foliage. The pattern on the front consists of a gold-fish, near a basket, among waves, which is worked in blue and white silk. The purse is held by knotted red silk cords.