Embroidered Stringed Purse of Yi Gu

This pouch was made for the first birthday celebration of Yi Gu, son of the consort of Imperial Prince Yeong . It is made of red flower -patterned silk which has embroidered rock, waves, lotus, elixir of immortality, and mandarin ducks with colored-thread. A border line and longevity symbol designs are also embroidered with gold thread. Two yarns are tied into a tassel, six of which are connected to decorative knots, with an 18K gold turtle, two unicorn-lions, two heavenly peaches, three honeysuckles, and two miniature straw-cutter fasteners attached. In the pouch, there are yellow beans wrapped with yellow mulberry paper.