These pouches or purses would have been hung with the top loop strap from a belt, as part of the decoration of a formal or ceremonial court belt. Adornments that hung from such belts could include a knife, compass, toothpick case, matchbox and other personal paraphernalia. Examples of court belts with these hanging pouches are found in the National Palace Museum, illustrated in Qingdai Fushi Zhanlan Tulu, Qing Dynasty Costume Accessories, nos. 32 and 33.

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