A Pair of Imperial Gold-Thread Embroidered Yellow Silk Perfume Pouches, Xiangnang, 19th Century清 十九世纪 宫廷盘金绣香囊一对The peach-form pouches worked in metallic gold and silver threads to depict a double-gourd with the characters 'daji' issuing a leafy spray, further embroidered with insects, lizards, and frogs; fitted with yellow silk tassels, pouch 3.5 x 3 in — 9 x 7.5 cmNote:Compare with similar pouches from Christie's New York, March 19, 2008, lots 38 and 62Estimate: $800—1,200