Necklace with polychrome and gilded metal beads, Asia, 20th century

Necklace made with small spherical beads of gold-plated metal, arranged evenly along the entire length of the piece. The composition is enriched with details of enamelled beads in shades of turquoise and red, alternating with crimson beads. In the central area, there is a pendant consisting of a large bead in the shape of a stylised lotus flower, from which hang additional beads in the same tones, topped by a Tibetan vajra-shaped ornament, a symbol of great spiritual significance. The design is clearly influenced by Tibetan or Buddhist aesthetics.

Largest diameter: 6 mm

Weight: 102 g