#271 Chinese Collar

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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MMN Estate Inventory

Entry/Object ID

271 Chinese

Description

Chinese piling (detachable ceremonial collar), circa 1850, designed to be worn with a Qing Dynasty chao pao (court robe). Featuring a dark navy silk ground richly embroidered with four gold-colored dragons amid stylized clouds, floral motifs, and multicolored waves in shades of blue, green, coral, and ivory. The symmetrical, crescent-shaped collar is outlined with gold trim and decorated with auspicious motifs surrounding the central neckline. Accompanied by a fitted, shaped bamboo storage box with a warm brown finish, designed to protect and preserve the collar.

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Amount Paid

$2,400.00

Date

Mar 31, 1993

Acquired From

Linda Wrigglesworth

Disposition

Disposition Method

Transfer

Date Disposed

May 4, 2018

Transferred/Sold To

Jon Eric Riis

Name/Title

#271 Chinese Collar