Mandarin Chain Bead Necklace
Unknown Artist
1800s
Medium
tourmaline, jade, pearls, seed pearls, seed coral and gilt metal
Dimensions
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Classification
Jewelry
Department
Chinese Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Ralph King
Accession Number
1945.167
About this artwork
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.