Vintage Judith Leiber Reptile Leather Jade Buddha Clasp Bag, 1980s

Born in the tumultuous time of the World War decades, Hungarian born Judith Leiber achieved astonishing accomplishments for her work in handbag and leather good design. Being the first woman inducted into the Hungarian Handbag Guild, Leiber’s craft focused on one-of-a-kind imagination and deft attention to detail. Of her work, the New York Times refers to her creations as “objects d’art”.

-Material & Color: Crafted from wheat-colored textured reptile skin featuring distinctive squiggle stitching
-Clasp Detail: Carved jade budah with coral accents
-Strap: Silver chain strap
-Provenance: Purchased from I. Magnin in 1987, still with original store tags
-Extras: Comes with a comb, mirror, and dustbag
-Condition: Very good condition with light wear

Measurements:
Width: 9.5 inches
height: 5.5 inches
Depth: 1.5 inches
Strap drop: 20 inches