Turquoise bead necklace ‘Flower’, Tibet, Qing dynasty

Formed by 38 carved turquoise beads, cylindrical and irregular in shape, ending in a central, spherical bead adorned with the image of a four-petalled flower. The colour of the turquoise ranges from deep blue to greenish, with ochre and greyish flecks. Qing dynasty (1644-1912) or later. 

Largest length: 22 mm; Smallest length: 12 mm; Largest diameter: 21 mm; Smallest diameter: 9 mm.

Weight: 80 g