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231 Y Formal court Mandarin necklaces were usually heavy strands made
An ivory and enamelled metal Mandarin necklace from solid semi-precious beads, such as previous Lots 229 and 230.
19th century The present necklace is therefore highly unusual for its delicate intricate
Each of the ivory beads reticulated with a foliate geometric design and construction and lightweight design.
divided by four larger beads each formed from circular panels enamelled
with floral motifs, one suspending a further enamelled bead and leaves
to imitate a double gourd issuing a silk strand terminating in a white
metal and enamel reticulated lobed pendant, the necklace with three
further strands of enamel floral beads terminating in foliate enamel
pendants.
167cm (65¾in) around
£3,000 - 5,000
HK$35,000 - 59,000 CNY28,000 - 47,000
十九世紀 象牙鏤空朝珠
Provenance: A European private collection and thence by descent
來源：歐洲私人收藏，並由家族繼承下去
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