A Yak bone and silver enamel court necklace

Description:

China, 18th/19th century
L. 102 cm
Consisting of 106 main beads made from finely carved yak bone. The four large divider beads (Jiezhu), the three counting strings (Jinian) and the large, Ruyi-shaped back plaque (Beiyun) are all made of openwork silver filigree, masterfully adorned in traditional vibrant blue, green, and purple translucent enamels (Shaolan). Mounted on woven silk cords..
Old European private collection - Traces of age, a few pearls damaged