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Mandarin Chain Bead Necklace

1800s
(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
Location: not on view
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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.
Mandarin Chain Bead Necklace

Mandarin Chain Bead Necklace

1800s

China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

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