Chanel Métiers d'Art Red Gripoix & Strass Scarab Beetle Minaudière with Gold Hardware . Pre-Fall 2019. Condition: ...

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Chanel Métiers d'Art Red Gripoix & Strass Scarab Beetle Minaudière with Gold Hardware
Pre-Fall 2019
Condition: 1
6" Width x 7.5" Height x 2.5" Depth

The Chanel Pre-Fall 2019 Collection, inspired by Ancient Egypt, debuted against the backdrop of the 10 B.C. Temple of Dendur at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Among its standout pieces is the very rare Scarab Minaudière, adorned with strass crystals-a tribute to the sacred scarab beetle, symbolizing rebirth and protection in ancient Egyptian culture. This bag is done is Red Gripoix, Blue and Black Enamel, and Strass Crystals with Gold Hardware, featuring a chain shoulder strap that can be tucked away and a pushlock top closure. The interior is done in Black Leather.

There is minimal scuffing to the Lucite on the rear, and several minor scuffs to the interior. The protective plastic is intact on the interior hardware of the closure. This bag includes a Chanel box, dust bag, and authenticity card.

Condition Rankings:

1 - Like New, shows little to no evidence of wear, age or handling.
2 - Exceptionally well-maintained, very minor signs of use, wear, age, or handling.
3 - Pre-Loved, gently used with slight signs of wear. See extended condition report for details.
4 - Pre-Loved, exhibits signs of wear and regular use. See extended condition report for details.

References to gold or silver hardware, unless otherwise specified, describes the color and is not meant to infer the type of metal.

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