DepartmentAsia

Necklace

NameNecklace

Dateca. 1940

Place madeNepal, Asia

Mediummetal, glass, gemstone

Dimensionsoverall: 6.5 CM W X 27 CM DIAM. (WIDTH IS WIDEST PART)

Credit LineGift of Henry Robertson in memory of Polly Robertson

Object numberA.1988.13.1 V

Collections

Asia

DescriptionFive pieces. Cast, polished, inset, soldered. Eleven trapezoidal plaques strung on thread with 2 trapeziums at the ends. Each piece is decorated with a figure of Buddha or bodhisattva in gold colored metal and green glass.

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