Museum Quality Large Tibetan Amber & Unpolished Red Coral Bead Necklace
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Massive Tibetan Amber & Unpolished Red Coral Barrel Bead Necklace - 47mm Largest Genuine Amber Bead
For your consideration is a phenomenal antique Tibetan amber and unpolished red coral barrel bead necklace. Each large amber and coral bead is punctuated by smaller iron beads that show appropriate patination. The largest disc-shaped amber bead measures 47mm x 28mm while the largest cylindrical coral bead is 50mm x 11mm. Smallest amber bead is 24mm x 12mm and the smallest coral bead measures 26mm x 15mm. All materials have been tested and are authentic amber and coral. The amber shows natural inclusions, swirling and has no seams. The coral is cold to the prolonged touch, is not dyed and shows the texture noted on authentic coral specimens. Additionally, these characteristics are seen continuously at and inside the holes drilled through their cores. There are a total of (20) large amber beads and (16) coral beads. The total length of the necklace, when worn, is 30". Necklace weighs 1pound, 12 ounces (790g)
Provenance: From the Private Collection of an Antiques Dealer in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Special Note:
Prospective purchasers are advised to be aware of and comply with relevant customs regulations for import or export of all lots containing coral. For more information, please contact the auction house prior to bidding.
Keywords: butterscotch corallium rubrum japonicum buddha bodhi buddhist buddhism trade
For your consideration is a phenomenal antique Tibetan amber and unpolished red coral barrel bead necklace. Each large amber and coral bead is punctuated by smaller iron beads that show appropriate patination. The largest disc-shaped amber bead measures 47mm x 28mm while the largest cylindrical coral bead is 50mm x 11mm. Smallest amber bead is 24mm x 12mm and the smallest coral bead measures 26mm x 15mm. All materials have been tested and are authentic amber and coral. The amber shows natural inclusions, swirling and has no seams. The coral is cold to the prolonged touch, is not dyed and shows the texture noted on authentic coral specimens. Additionally, these characteristics are seen continuously at and inside the holes drilled through their cores. There are a total of (20) large amber beads and (16) coral beads. The total length of the necklace, when worn, is 30". Necklace weighs 1pound, 12 ounces (790g)
Provenance: From the Private Collection of an Antiques Dealer in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Special Note:
Prospective purchasers are advised to be aware of and comply with relevant customs regulations for import or export of all lots containing coral. For more information, please contact the auction house prior to bidding.
Keywords: butterscotch corallium rubrum japonicum buddha bodhi buddhist buddhism trade
Condition
Please use all images as addendum to condition statement. Item is in excellent condition with no damage, breaks, missing pieces or noted repairs. As the components of this necklace are natural materials, there are naturally occurring variations in color, texture and shape. These variations are not a sign of damage. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free of defects, imperfections, restoration, wear and tear, or the effects of aging. Cosas Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission, additionally all lots are sold 'As Is' and in accordance with the conditions of sale.
Weight
28 oz
Buyer's Premium
- 23%
Museum Quality Large Tibetan Amber & Unpolished Red Coral Bead Necklace
Estimate $10,000 - $15,000
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