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Bridal Ornament

Rectangular section tubular collar, shiny brass color, divided into two semicircles hinged on the sides, whose upper face represents two dragons (symbol of male fertility).
At the end of the marriage ceremony, the dragon dance is performed. In the front part of the collar, the dragons bite the same sphere; and subjects standing on clouds and heart-shaped openings (seat of feelings) alternate along the dragon's body.
In the Museum since 1901. Comes from Tay-quo (Northern Kang-xi)


N° cnd1108 - Qing Dynasty (1901)
Silver alloy - H. cm. 46. ø cm. 26.