712 Orange Silk Tiger Han Chinese Child's Collar
Orange Silk Tiger Chinese Child’s Collar. Classic collar worn on special occasions; body of the tiger is outlined in black silk; a toggle in the back secures the collar to the child; Stripes and other designs created by black silk chain stitch embroidery; the eyes and mouth are definitely showing their age; Small piece of gold foil in the purple ears; Wang character on the forehead representing the tiger as the “king” of the animals is intact; backed with good blue satin lining; fair condition; c 1900; 10” x 9”.
Orange Silk Tiger Chinese Child’s Collar. Classic collar worn on special occasions; body of the tiger is outlined in black silk; a toggle in the back secures the collar to the child; Stripes and other designs created by black silk chain stitch embroidery; the eyes and mouth are definitely showing their age; Small piece of gold foil in the purple ears; Wang character on the forehead representing the tiger as the “king” of the animals is intact; backed with good blue satin lining; fair condition; c 1900; 10” x 9”.