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Woman's Wedding Collar (?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a Woman's Wedding Collar. The collar is symmetrical with curved top edge. The collar appears to be made from fabric. The fabric is decorated with intricate design throughout; pattern includes dragons, flowers, birds and foliage. The design on the collar may be embroidered. The collar appears to be in several pieces which are sewn together down the middle. The edges of the collar are frayed and damaged. The background behind the collar is plain.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 542 px
Museum record:
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