QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

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A GILT-METAL PEARL AND PRECIOUS STONE-INSET NECKLACE
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The crescent-shaped front section is inset with two registers of coral, lapis lazuli, malachite separated by gilt ruyi pearl, turquoise, and coral beads, all attached to two dragon heads attached to a circular hinge inset with a pearl. The articulated terminals are fashioned with spiralling dragons with wire-embellished horns and whiskers. The silvered reverse is decorated with cartouches enclosing auspicious symbols.
7 5/8 in. (19.5 cm.) diam., box

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Lot Essay

A lingyue, a necklace or a torque, was an essential part of court dress for a noblewoman. As with the majority of aspects of attire at the Imperial court, these necklaces were highly regulated, and the rank of the woman would determine the number of stones in the composition of the necklace.

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