Qing dynasty

Piling (Shoulder Collar) with Dragons and Clouds

清代石青地云龙纹披领

The piling is an essential accessory of formal court dress, set over the neck and shoulders in the form of a pair of spread wings. A profile dragon occupies each side with clouds between, and the edges are separately banded. Because it was made apart from the robe, the collar often survives on its own.

Object Details

Dynasty

Qing dynasty

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Object type

Piling (shoulder collar)

Material

Silk, gold-wrapped thread

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