Mandarin Chain Bead Necklace
Unknown Artist
1800s
Medium
tourmaline, jade, pearls, seed pearls, seed coral and gilt metal
Dimensions
l. 120.6 cm
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.