Alluring Chinese pearl court necklace, ChaoZhu beads. 19th C., Qing Dynasty court necklace comprised of well strung 108 natural round shape pearls accented by four larger carved red agate beads bordered with smaller green turquoise beads. Encircled toward the center Fotou connecting to a golden-yellow ribbon suspending an endless-knot shaped porcelain pendant, bordered with two carved agate beads, followed by the central back-cloud (BeiYun) agate gourd shaped pendant. Additional three strings of ten green turquoise beads each suspending a similar agate pendants, with butterfly enamel works bead cap.
Hardwood display box has been molded to the fit the pearl strand exactly.

Measurements: Box Height: 2 3/8" Width: 15 1/2" Depth: 20 5/8" Necklace Length: 45 1/4"

Over all in EXCELLENT condition, with natural imperfection on the medium (paper or silk), regardless from any major damages; includes light blooms, discoloration and minor fading. Consider Normal due to the ages.

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