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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 ¬ in. (19.5 cm.) diam., box
HK$150,000-250,000 US$20,000-32,000
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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