Description
Collar plate of silver, rectangular in shape. Center shows eight
repoussed conical shapes in vertical placement on either side of which
are two bands in a zigzag design. On the left are two holes. Next to
the zigzag bands, on either side, are two bands of bars placed one over
the other, horizontally, 24 in each column, space in between. Columns
are separated by a narrow band, also zigzag design. The entire plate is
framed by a narrow band showing lines of dots. Back of plate shows the
perforations as well as a silver hook placed in the center.
Use:
Worn as a decoration and fastener at the front of the collar.
Owned by Jjizze Keqi, sold to Erbu Shiha, bought from Erbu Shiha 1999,
a pawn shop owner. Maker unknown. Keqi was from Lianghekou Township,
Xide County.
See:
"Mountain Patterns" by Stevan Harrell, Bamo Qubumo, and Ma Erzi. 2000.
Fig 5.14. Pg 43. For example.
