Silk with multi-colored silk threads, silk tassels, inside paper and silk lining, metal discs. China, late Qing Dynasty

This highly decorative lady’s cloud collar is richly embroidered with figurative and nature sceneries. At the margin, it is framed by several woven borders which are then adorned by a delicate silk wickerwork bearing metal disks and numerous multi-colored silk tassels.

Shape: Rectangular centerpiece with an inset cloud shape
Dimensions: including tassels approx. 66 x 66 cm
Condition: Good condition, some material loss to inside lining and woven borders
Provenance: Austrian private collection

晚清貴婦天青色絲緞刺綉小提包
品相良好，邊緣処有材料損失
奧地利私人收藏