Set of six items of traditional and official costumes, China and Vietnam, 19th and 20th centuries- Chinese silk perfume purse in the shape of a coloquint with embroidered flowers. Silk clasps and cords. Traditionally filled with aromatic or medicinal herbs, these purses were attached to the belt and worn by women. - Three ivory and bone bài. These plates were reserved for the civil and military mandarins of the Annam Empire who had access to the palace. They were used as a "pass" to facilitate the control at the gates and were worn either as a necklace or attached to the second buttonhole of the dress and allowed to control the function of the wearer. Here the first bears the characters 京兵一衛正官 (Jīng bīng yīwèi zhèngguān), commander of security for the protection of the capital, the second 禁兵正隊 (Jìn bīng zhèng duì), leader of the troop protecting the palace and finally 翰林院典籍 (hànlínyuàn diǎnjí) which could be translated as a member of the administration drafting official documents (documents and writings of the Hanlin Academy or Imperial Academy). - Two repoussé metal plaques, elements of official decorations decorated with auspicious characters: happiness, wealth and longevity.