Ornament

Collections
1113695
Title
Ornament
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Indonesia
Dimension
Object size: L 3 x W 2.3
Accession No.
1997-04106
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ng

This silver gilt ornament would have been sewn to a Peranakan bridal collar piece which is usually made of velvet and silk. A bridal collar is normally worn by the Peranakan Chinese bride on the first and third day of the wedding ceremony.