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Jul 2, 2018
"Mandarin Chain" Bead Necklace
"Mandarin Chain" Bead Necklace
1800s
China, Qing dynasty
(1644-1911)
Tourmaline, jade, pearls, seed pearls, seed coral and gilt metal
Overall: 120.6 cm (47 1/2 in.)
Gift of Mrs. Ralph King 1945.167
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The gilt metal was decorated with blue kingfisher feathers.
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Bead necklaces were worn by both high-ranking women and men, with a central string running over the person’s back and two side strings falling parallel to the necklace over the chest.
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