Antique Glass Bead Pouch Featuring Horsemen On Horseback – 18th-century Leather

An antique purse or coin purse entirely adorned with very fine glass beads, a late 18th-century piece.
The figurative decoration extends across both sides and depicts horsemen in period costume, mounted on richly harnessed horses, set against a stylized landscape.
The composition is particularly detailed, featuring a wide variety of colors: blue, green, white, red, yellow, black, and translucent beads.
The light-colored background of the upper section contrasts with the deep blue base, arranged in radiating patterns.
The piece is crafted with tiny beads sewn onto a textile core, using a technique that requires great precision.
The upper section retains its original cord-closure system, and the interior is lined with white/cream leather.
The rounded shape, which tapers toward the bottom, is characteristic of small purses and alms bags worn as personal accessories.

Dimensions: height 21 cm; width 13.7 cm.