Chaozhu with coloured beads, Qing dynasty

Large formal necklace, known as Chaozhu, characteristic of traditional clothing. The main necklace is composed of 156 translucent beads, adorned with intense blue and red spacer beads. It is completed with a central green veined stone plate and teardrop-shaped pendants.

Bead diameter: 1.8 - 2 cm; Largest bead measurements: 3.6 cm and 4 cm. Total length: 131 cm (approx.)

Weight: 985 g