A CHINESE CARNELIAN, AMETHYST AND JADE 'COURT' NECKLACE, QING DYNASTY the necklace comprised of one hundred and eight carnelian beads, spaced with three large jade beads, the lower part decorated with a jade bead suspending a flattened jade disc and a gilt metal mounted amethyst drop, with three further strings of jade beads suspending similarly mounted amethyst drops, in a lacquer doughnut-shaped box and cover 186cm long Provenance: Continental Private CollectionDescriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.