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Mandarin Necklace (acc. 1952.472)

Author
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Publisher
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Identifier
1952.472
Type
museum-record
Accessed
2026-10-26
Rights
cc0

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As recorded

Title: Mandarin Necklace
Culture: China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Date: 1700s
Technique: jade and coral beads, pendants mounted in gold and enamel
Measurements: Overall: 137.2 cm (54 in.)
Credit line: Gift of Helen B. Warner

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What this source supports

  • Mandarin NecklaceObject

    1. Stated by this source

      The Cleveland Museum of Art records the technique and material as: jade and coral beads, pendants mounted in gold and enamel.

    2. Stated by this source

      The museum catalogues this as "Mandarin Necklace" (type: Jewelry).

    3. Stated by this source

      The museum dates this object to 1700s.

    4. Stated by this source

      It is held by The Cleveland Museum of Art (1952.472).

  • NecklaceType

    1. Stated by this source

      Catalogued as "Necklace", a closed strand of beads or links. The form is distinguished from a pendant, which hangs from a cord rather than encircling the neck.