Tooled leather clutch purse featuring Queen Nefertiti design

This tooled leather clutch purse featuring Queen Nefertiti dates from approximately the 1940s, during a period when Egyptian revival motifs were popular in fashion and decorative arts. The piece displays traditional leather tooling techniques with the iconic profile of the Egyptian queen surrounded by decorative hieroglyphic-inspired patterns. Egyptian-themed accessories became fashionable following major archaeological discoveries in Egypt, particularly after the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922. Collectors of vintage fashion accessories and Egyptian-inspired art are drawn to such pieces for their distinctive artistic style and cultural references. These items are particularly valued by collectors of mid-century accessories and those interested in Egyptian revival decorative arts.