Chinese Embroidered Silk Cloud Collar — Framed
Inventory ID: CT-2026-014
Period: Late Qing / Early Republican era (c. late 19th–early 20th century)
Materials: Hand-embroidered silk satin, silk thread, cotton backing, wooden frame with museum glass
Dimensions (collar): Approx. 18 in. wide × 9 in. deep (46 × 23 cm)
Framed dimensions: 20.5 in. × 11.5 in. × 1.75 in. (52 × 29 × 4.5 cm)
Description A finely preserved Chinese cloud collar (yunjian), meticulously hand-embroidered in silk thread on a rich satin ground. The collar features the characteristic scalloped, cloud-like lobes of the traditional yunjian, densely stitched with multicolored silk in motifs that include stylized clouds, auspicious bats, shou (longevity) characters, and lotus scrolls. The color palette centers on deep indigo and crimson with accents of gold, pale blue, green, and cream, giving the piece a delicate yet vibrant presence.
Textile Technique and Condition The embroidery demonstrates skilled techniques typical of late Qing and early Republican provincial workshops: satin stitch, seed stitch, couched
Chinese Embroidered Silk Cloud Collar — Framed
Inventory ID: CT-2026-014
Period: Late Qing / Early Republican era (c. late 19th–early 20th century)
Materials: Hand-embroidered silk satin, silk thread, cotton backing, wooden frame with museum glass
Dimensions (collar): Approx. 18 in. wide × 9 in. deep (46 × 23 cm)
Framed dimensions: 20.5 in. × 11.5 in. × 1.75 in. (52 × 29 × 4.5 cm)
Description A finely preserved Chinese cloud collar (yunjian), meticulously hand-embroidered in silk thread on a rich satin ground. The collar features the characteristic scalloped, cloud-like lobes of the traditional yunjian, densely stitched with multicolored silk in motifs that include stylized clouds, auspicious bats, shou (longevity) characters, and lotus scrolls. The color palette centers on deep indigo and crimson with accents of gold, pale blue, green, and cream, giving the piece a delicate yet vibrant presence.
Textile Technique and Condition The embroidery demonstrates skilled techniques typical of late Qing and early Republican provincial workshops: satin stitch, seed stitch, couched
