Antique micro beaded purse / bag with panels depicting a castle in a landscape and flowers. Probably French.
Measures 8 1/2 inches long, including fringe at bottom. 5 1/4 inches wide.
Tiny beads arranged to form a number of panels. The widest panel, in the middle depicts bright flowers and foliage on a silvery iridescence background.
The bottom panel depicts a landscape with trees on either side of a Medieval castle. The top is a deep burgundy colour with sharply contrasting white beads with a green center.

Tortoiseshell coloured beads with fabulous reflective quality constitute the fringe. A hand-crocheted burgundy top with drawstrings closes the bag.
Black silk lining.
The same scene is depicted back and front. Tiny beads masterfully arranged in impeccable rows and columns.
Very good condition.

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