Woven seed pearl necklace with pale-green jade pendant. the main band of the necklace is divided in two sections: the top half is a woven band that separates at the midpoint into five individual strands. Pendant is suspended from center of those on a single strand of pearls. A rounded rectangle of jade, it is decorated on all faces with carved flowers and leaves. Some carvings pierce the jade. The clasp made of gold-toned metal and is decorated with metal filigree and seed pearls.
necklaces
metal
carving (processes)
jade (rock)
pearl (animal material)
floral patterns
foliation (pattern)
bas-relief (sculpture technique)
Jewelry
Necklace
Brass
Jade
Carved
Polished
Molded
Stamped
Soldered
Floral
Leaves
Seed Pearl
Necklace
Stamped on underside of clasp: ""CHINA/ Ghu/ [Chinese inscription]""
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
A.A. Vantine & Co.
Unknown
0.125 (W) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.5122
New York state (United States)
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