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Chinese Bride's Phoenix Collar
Chinese Bride's Phoenix Collar
Chinese Bride's Phoenix Collar

Chinese Bride's Phoenix Collar

Daten.d.
Object NameCollar
Mediumsilk, leather and metal
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
Dimensionsheight 19.2cm, width 58.5cm, depth 0.2cm
AcquisitionCatherine Weller Bequest, 2017.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS093668
About MeThis collar is made up of 49 panels sewn together. It would have been worn by a Chinese bride on her wedding day. The embroidered phoenix is a symbol of beauty and life after death. There are also embroidered butterflies which signify love and joy. The designs embroidered on the panels are outlined in gold thread.
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