It is a purse made out of platnium. The purse is small "rings" that have been bounded together to create a purse that is flexiable with a latch at the top. It also has a chain that is about 7 inches long to carry it by. It is from Germany and has been passed down thru the female line of the family. I have been told it is from the 1800's. It was saved by my grandmother from the holocaust and given to my mother when she turned 16. And has now been given to me. The total weight is less then 2 lbs. The majority of the weight being from the latch at the top of the purse.
I found this vase at a yard sale in California. Paid a minimal fee. I am a vase collector and am looking to sell some of my best collections to those who can appreciate it.
This vase has hand painted bamboo, and different types of plants as well as birds on it. Everything painted, is trimmed with gold, and has clusters of gold "clouds" on it.
This is a very beautiful vase.
Naturally in the representation of scenes of love and frivolity, the decorative
surroundings or frame work was treated lightly. The Rococo details, which to-
gether with the naturalistic treatment of floral forms, garden emblems, with the shepherdess and doves shown in the vista, present a favorit style of design
,which give lasting imprint to this period.
