Collar, mandarin's

Description

Mandarin's official collar, worn behind the neck, of black or dark blue silk embroidered with a five-clawed dragon, clouds and waves in gold and coloured silks: Western China, Sichuan Province, 19th century

Museum reference

A.1905.337.4

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Collar, mandarin's

Production information

Sichuan Province, China, East Asia

Date

19th century

Materials

Silk

Physical description

Black or dark blue silk embroidered in gold and coloured silks; bordered with blue and gold brocade