Date:
Mid 1800s- Early 1900s
Description:
Chinese Mandarin Court Necklace
Description:
This is a Chinese Mandarin Court Necklace or Chao Zhu. A necklace like this would show the wearers' rank during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). During the 1920s Chinese motifs and styles saw a surge in popularity both in the United States and abroad.