English Silk Drawstring Pouch

Description:

English Silk Drawstring Pouch, early 17th century, pink ground embroidered with silk, depicting figures in a landscape with birds and trees, and two hanging roundels, ht. 6 1/4, wd. 7 1/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,000

Silk is frayed/lifting in areas, there are roundels missing, some of the silk threads are lifting/pulling. Overall signs of age-typical wear and use.


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