A shell-shaped purse, embroidered in pink, blue and green silk with flowers against a silver ground, opening to reveal a pink silk compartment probably for a scent phial, trimmed with one large and three small tassels - English, early 17th century

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A shell-shaped purse, embroidered in pink, blue and green silk with flowers against a silver ground, opening to reveal a pink silk compartment probably for a scent phial, trimmed with one large and three small tassels - English, early 17th century

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