Formal CollarPeriod: Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Date: 18th century Culture: China Medium: Silk and metallicread tapestry (kesi) with painted details, embroidered with metallic thread Dimensions: Overall: 13 1/2 x 30 1/4 in. () Classification: Costumes Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sanford E. Nelson, 1982 Accession Number: 1982.384This artwork is not on displayFormal portraits of Qing-dynasty men and women—members of the imperial family, the nobility, and court officials—show them wearing this type of detachable collar (pi ling) over their formal court robes.
