Official necklace (chaozhu) (acc. 02.18.878)

Author: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Publisher: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Year: 1902
Identifier: 02.18.878
Type: museum-record
Accessed: 2026-10-26
Rights: cc0

As recorded

Title: Official necklace (chaozhu)
Object name: Necklace
Culture: China
Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Date: 19th century
Medium: Rose quartz, agate, glass, silver, and silk ribbon
Dimensions: L. 46 1/2 in. (118.1 cm)
Credit line: Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902

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What this source supports

Official necklace (chaozhu)Object · under review
1. Stated by this source
  The Met records the medium as Rose quartz, agate, glass, silver, and silk ribbon.
2. Stated by this source
  The Met catalogues this as a necklace.
3. Stated by this source
  The Met dates this object to 19th century.
4. Stated by this source
  It is held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art (02.18.878).