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QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
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AN ALOESWOOD, JADEITE, AQUAMARINE AND AMETHYST COURT NECKLACE, CHAOZHU
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
The necklace is comprised of one hundred and eight spherical aloeswood beads, spaced by four larger fotou agate beads. A double gourd-form coral fotouta and jadeite plaque suspending an amethyst toggle mounted with a cloisonné enamel bat hang from the centre. Three strings of jinian comprised of aquamarine beads suspending further amethyst drop-shaped pendants adorned with similar bats hang from the sides, spaced with coral beads.
Approximately 60 5/8 in. (154 cm.) long
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912)
The necklace is comprised of one hundred and eight spherical aloeswood beads, spaced by four larger fotou agate beads. A double gourd-form coral fotouta and jadeite plaque suspending an amethyst toggle mounted with a cloisonné enamel bat hang from the centre. Three strings of jinian comprised of aquamarine beads suspending further amethyst drop-shaped pendants adorned with similar bats hang from the sides, spaced with coral beads.
Approximately 60 5/8 in. (154 cm.) long
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.
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