Costume & Textilesca. 1920Choker is a costume institute of Burmese (Paduang) origin created in ca. 1920 using silver — now part of the Costume Institute collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | silver |
| Department | Costume Institute |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Irene Lewisohn Bequest, 2002 |
| Date | ca. 1920 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Burmese (Paduang) culture. The estimated date range is 1915 – 1925.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Choker?
Choker is housed in the Costume Institute department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Choker created?
Choker dates to ca. 1920.
What material is Choker made from?
Choker is crafted from silver.
Is Choker in the public domain?
Choker is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026