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A lady's Chaopao 'piling' collar, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1875…
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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
17-Nov-2014
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Description:
A lady's Chaopao 'piling' collar, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1875 from a lady's formal or state robe, framed with a pair of dragon's in gold thread above waves. 83 cm wide *For a complete lady's Chaopao in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (accession number: 35.84.4), where it is stated: 'Surviving examples of women's formal court robes are rare: not many were made, as women were not often included in court ceremonies'
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Category:
Unclassified