The single most jewel-like and most artistically ambitious piece in the entire collection. This Chanel long envelope clutch in gold metallic crocodile-embossed leather exists primarily as the luminous setting for one extraordinary object: a sculptural polychrome jeweled scarab closure of brooch-level craftsmanship — a deep blue lapis oval cabochon in a gold frame with diamond surround, atop a red enamel checkerboard scarab body ornamented with a gold eight-pointed star / compass motif at center and black enamel accents at the base. Five materials. One closure. The warm gold metallic croc provides the ideal luminous foil. Handcrafted in France. 30 × 13 × 4 cm.
Pure hand clutch — no strap, no chain. Carried in the palm, under the arm, or at the wrist. The most extraordinary evening piece in the collection.
Gold croc. Five-material scarab. Gold star motif. The finest object in the room.
Details
Brand: Chanel
Style: Long evening envelope clutch
Color: Gold metallic
Dimensions: 30 × 13 × 4 cm
Material: Metallic crocodile-embossed leather
Closure: Jeweled scarab (blue lapis cabochon + diamond frame + red enamel + gold star motif + black enamel)
