Asian Art - Marlborough
Description:
Group of Ornaments and Necklaces, China, four carved hardstone ornaments, wd. to 2 3/8; a string of ten ring-shape carved ornaments, dia. to 1; a loose string of jade beads, lg. approx. 13; a clasped necklace of brown beads, lg. approx. 17; a long strand of pearls, with gold ornaments, (needs stringing),lg. approx. 48; a string with stone chilong, wd. 1 1/8; a coin, wd. 2; two brass decorations, dia. to 2 1/8; a necklace of tubular bone beads, lg. approx. 15; and five silverwork ornamental items embellished with hardstone beads, lg. 3 5/8 to 15 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500
silver tarnishing; missing parts; metal rusting; broken string.
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