This finely embroidered silk collar, with clear glass beads suspending textile panels, is likely late Qing Period, and until now protected by being tacked to a backing and kept in a frame under glass. To better arrange shipping I am removing it harmlessly from its frame in order to ship more inexpensively and safely. This piece measures approx. 18" D at the widest. There are no losses, no missing glass beads, no tears, no threads with loose ends, no fading, no stains ...and no odors. The workmanship is excellent, extremely fine embroidery and applique. Check out my OTHER ITEMS/EBAY STORE.Visit my Ebay store for more items, both auction andBuy It Now.. Shipping for this lot within the US contiguous states will bedetermined by the ebay/PO calculator. Ido combine items for lowered shipping cost. Most of my items close on Sundayevenings, 9:00 Central. I’m Always happyto take questions or comments. I do wantall my customers to be satisfied, so please, let me know your concerns so I canassist. Payment via Paypal is expected ASAP, andalways within 10 days of a closing. Unfortunately, because fewer than half of buyers fail to be courteous and postfeedback, I now give POSITIVE FEEDBACK only to those who give me positivefeedback after receiving their shipments. I hope to not offend people, butposting feedback seems such a natural, easy and thoughtful thing to do. FOR BUYERSFROM OUT OF THE US, if you ask for a shipping quote I donot package, weigh and measure the boxes before the sale closes, so I cannotprovide an accurate quote to you.