#163 Chinese Necklace

Jewelry

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MMN Estate Inventory

Entry/Object ID

163 Chinese

Description

Chinese court necklace (chaozhu), early 19th century, Qing Dynasty, composed of a long strand of polished golden amber beads interspersed with larger reddish-brown coral beads. Three subsidiary strands of smaller coral beads are suspended from dark green silk cords, terminating in dark blue lapis lazuli drops with gilt-metal fittings. A central coral bead supports a dark green silk ribbon embellished with a carved turquoise bead and matching pendant.

Item Type

Necklace

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Amount Paid

$5,200.00

Date

May 19, 1993

Acquired From

Jon Eric Riis

Notes

Page 4 of Invoice

Name/Title

#163 Chinese Necklace