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Catalog Number CAS 2019-0005-0010   CAS 2019-0005-0010; Necklace
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country China
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County
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Collection Name N/A
Materials Ivory (elephant tusk); Silk; Metal
Description Necklace constructed from the ivory holder of a fan attached to a thick black silk cord; Ivory piece is intricately carved with flowers; Silk cord is attached by threading it through the center hole of the ivory piece and knotting it on either end; Cord ends inside silver cones attached to a silver tab-insert fastener with a filigree design.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.5, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 24.3