Collar of dark blue brocaded silk with two five-clawed dragons in gold. Surrounding clouds in shades of blue and green. The collar is banded, along border and over shoulders, with gold threads couched in red. Border of black and gold brocade. Lining of crimson and gold brocade. Heavily padded. Inscription. Lining worn at edges. Cf. dragons with 42.8.7 and other K'ang Hsi robes.

Manchu Man's Formal Court Collar, Kangxi period, 1662-1722

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Title
Manchu Man's Formal Court Collar
Role
Artist
Dimension
L.35-3/4 in.
Accession Number
42.8.128
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Collar of dark blue brocaded silk with two five-clawed dragons in gold. Surrounding clouds in shades of blue and green. The collar is banded, along border and over shoulders, with gold threads couched in red. Border of black and gold brocade. Lining of crimson and gold brocade. Heavily padded. Inscription. Lining worn at edges. Cf. dragons with 42.8.7 and other K'ang Hsi robes.