Mandarin Chain Bead Necklace
1800–1899
- Medium
- tourmaline, jade, pearls, seed pearls, seed coral and gilt metal
- Dimensions
- Overall: 120.6 cm (47 1/2 in.)
- Genre
- Jewelry
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Styles
Tags
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
About
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.