Every square centimeter of this antique evening bag is hand beaded in scallops, circles, florals, V-shapes and many others.  Above the closure on both sides are two different hand-painted porcelain inserts featuring a pair of lovers.  The clasp is also completely beaded.

Please note that this stunning piece is very old and although a small line of beading is missing just above the front porcelain, the rest of the beadwork is impressive and intact.  Even on the back side where the beading is all in black, the beads form patterns.

It measures 7" to the top of the clasp and 10" at the widest point.  See the photo showing that the lining is soiled but not torn or ripped and has a pocket on either side for change or a mirror.  There are to loops for a chain but the chain has been detached over time.