Court necklace

Description

Official court necklace, jadeite and hardstone, of one hundred and eight beads separated every twenty-seven beads by a larger bead, with a separate necklace box: China, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century AD

Museum reference

A.1995.589.32 A

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Court necklace

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

Late 19th century

Style / Culture

Qing Dynasty, Chinese (Manchu)

Exhibitions

• Looking East: The Lady Ivy Wu Gallery (29 Jul 2011 - 08 Jun 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland