A lapis-lazuli, hardstone and glass court necklace, Chaozhu
Estimate $1,500 – $2,500
the 108 lapis-lazuli beads divided by three larger yellow and a turquoise matrix fotou (Buddha heads) the fotou at the back connected to a fotouta suspending a yellow glass beiyun oval plaque and terminating with a rock crystal tear-shaped bead, the three jinnian strands of red glass beads with similar tear-shaped drop
approx 86 cm diameter
- Lot Sold SOLD (Hammer Price)
Condition Report
The necklace possibly restrung. Generally good condition.
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |