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Necklace
Necklace
Necklace
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
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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