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NCMG 2003-33

Handbag of black rayon velvet, curved sides, front and back, half hexagonal flap, lined with black nylon, press stud fastening, loop handle. The back is decorated with two peacocks facing one another in green, whereas the front has rays between two leafy sprays all in white beads. Probably from Masirah Island, Oman, 1960s.

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