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Necklace Embellished with Dangling Embossed Accents, 20th Century Miao culture; Guizhou Provin…
Necklace
Necklace Embellished with Dangling Embossed Accents, 20th Century Miao culture; Guizhou Provin…
Necklace Embellished with Dangling Embossed Accents, 20th Century Miao culture; Guizhou Province, China Silver; 9 1/2 × 31 1/2 in. 2017.11.2 Gift of Anne and Long Shung Shih

Necklace

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-neck ornaments
Culture Miao
Date20th Century
Made AtGuizhou Province, China, Asia
MediumSilver
Dimensions9 1/2 × 31 1/2 in. (24.1 × 80 cm)
Credit LineGift of Anne and Long Shung Shih
Object number2017.11.2
DescriptionNecklace from China probably Miao or other similar minority culture. Dates to the 20th century. The body of this necklace consists of three plates. The top plate features embossed twin dragons and the bottom plate features embossed twin dogs and cranes. There is an overall embossed design on this necklace. Six bells dangle off a chain which are connected to the bottom plate. Cone-shaped charms dangle off three small plates which are also connected to the bottom plate.
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