Collar
19th century (made)
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Actor's collar of red woollen cloth, embroidered with coloured silks and gold thread. The collar forms part of a circle with serrated edges; part of the ground is cut away, creating an impression of lace; and the remainder edged with gold trim. The decoration consists of flower and fruit forms; but on the back of the collar is embroidered a lady sitting in a boat playing a string instrument (the pipa); the boat is propelled by a man , and in front of it flies a bird.
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Materials and techniques | Woven wool/cotton, embroidered with coloured silks and gold thread |
Brief description | Actor's collar, embroidered wool with coloured silks and gold thread, China, 19th century |
Physical description | Actor's collar of red woollen cloth, embroidered with coloured silks and gold thread. The collar forms part of a circle with serrated edges; part of the ground is cut away, creating an impression of lace; and the remainder edged with gold trim. The decoration consists of flower and fruit forms; but on the back of the collar is embroidered a lady sitting in a boat playing a string instrument (the pipa); the boat is propelled by a man , and in front of it flies a bird. |
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Object history | Purchased from Carl Langweil (8 Silver Street, Holborn, W.C.), accessioned in 1907. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
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Accession number | 543-1907 |
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Record created | June 29, 2006 |
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