A CHINESE WOOD AND TURQUOISE COURT NECKLACE, CHAOZHU

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With 108 wood beads divided by three larger turquoise beads, the centre with a two-part bead and with three tassels of smaller turquoise beads, together with a bracelet and two necklaces of fruit stone beads, one carved as Buddhist monks, 110cm max. (4)

Provenance: Mr Maurice Demets, acquired in China c.1930.