Description
A BURMESE NECKLACE WITH 100 GILT DRY LACQUER BEADS
Burma, 19th – 20th century. The necklace composed of 100 round beads made from gilt dry lacquer with decorative vertical markings on a textile string.
Condition: Good condition, the beads with expected traces of wear and extensive soil encrustations.
Provenance: A private owner, acquired from the collection of Dr. Istvan Zelnik several years ago.
Weight: 40.4 g.
Dimensions: Length 70 cm.
Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content (24K): Weight 0.3 g.