☼A SEMI-PRECIOUS STONE EMBELLISHED GILT-BRONZE COLLAR, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

d cm 20

Of open circular form, made of gilt-bronze, with terminals modelled as confronting dragon heads. The surface is embellished with turquoise, lapis lazuli and coral plaques incised with scale patterns, interspersed with pierced silver floral ornaments. The upper section is decorated with enamelled silver inlays and filigree work.

清  铜鎏金烧蓝累丝嵌珊瑚领约（活口项圈）