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Theatrical Collar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Theatrical Collar by Miriam Schreiber: A square image with a tan background. A large symmetrical design is centered in the image. The design has a large circle in the center with a decorative border. The design extends outwards from the circle with teardrop-shaped elements and floral shapes. The design elements are decorated with small jewels or beads in orange, green, blue, and white. The teardrop-shaped elements alternate between a point up and a point down. The design has a floral motif with white flowers with four petals. The overall design resembles a sunburst or a mandala.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread, jade, gilt metal, kingfisher feathers, amber, mother-of-pearl, malachite, faux pearls, glass, various stones
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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