This is what I believe is a Mandarin collar, hand stitched decorative on what I believe is silk and three ornate buttons. This piece is well preserved, at some point having been enclosed in a display frame. I am reluctant to open it up as it appears to be in nice condition.
10” x 4”
Hello, this item is a late Qing dynasty Chinese embroidered collar, produced in the late 19th or early 20th century. It is made of silk with polychrome hand embroidery and includes three metal buttons that follow typical collar closures from women’s informal garments. The motifs, which include floral roundels and scrolling tendrils, match decorative patterns used for detachable collars worn over jackets. The piece has been kept flat in a display frame, which helped preserve the embroidery, though the edges show minor wear that aligns with age.
This category remains collectible because embroidered accessories from the Qing period represent high craftsmanship and are easy to display. Collars with intact stitching and original buttons retain stronger value, and your example sits in that range. Market prices depend on motif complexity, color preservation, and condition. Based on similar collars offered at auction and in textile markets, the fair market value stands between 150 and 250 USD.
Thank you for your detailed appraisal of this piece!