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19TH CENTURY
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A CORAL MANDARIN'S COURT NECKLACE, CHAOZHU
19TH CENTURY
The necklace is composed of 108 coral beads divided by four larger jadeite beads, jiezhu, 'connecting beads'. The central jiezhu has a woven yellow ribbon leading to the beiyun, 'back cloud' which is weighed down by a jadeite bead. There are three secondary pendants formed of 10 beads.
19TH CENTURY
The necklace is composed of 108 coral beads divided by four larger jadeite beads, jiezhu, 'connecting beads'. The central jiezhu has a woven yellow ribbon leading to the beiyun, 'back cloud' which is weighed down by a jadeite bead. There are three secondary pendants formed of 10 beads.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.