#127 Chinese Collar

Jewelry

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MMN Estate Inventory

Entry/Object ID

127 Chinese

Description

Chinese silk collar, 18th–19th century, featuring an elaborate arrangement of lotus-shaped panels embellished with freshwater pearls and carved hardstone ornaments in agate, jade, coral, and malachite. The intricate openwork design incorporates finely detailed gilt dragons accented with vivid blue kingfisher featherwork and coral embellishments. Delicate strands of freshwater pearls connect the suspended panels, while ruby pendants hang from the lower sections. The collar is arranged in a broad, crescent-shaped form with a larger central pendant featuring layered floral and foliate decoration.

Item Type

Collar

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Amount Paid

$7,500.00

Date

Aug 20, 1993

Acquired From

Jon Eric Riis

Notes

Page 2 of Invoice

Name/Title

#127 Chinese Collar