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Mandarin Chain Bead Necklace
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About this work
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.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineMandarin Chain Bead Necklace, 1800s. China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Tourmaline, jade, pearls, seed pearls, seed coral and gilt metal; overall: 120.6 cm (47 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Ralph King, 1945.167
