Antique Amber Court Necklace, Qing Dynasty, 17th-19th Century

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Dimensions：Main bead diameter 2.5cm (0.98 in), Buddha head bead diameter 3cm (1.18 in), Total weight 820g, 17th to 19th CenturyCondition & Provenance：The full court necklace is fully intact with no missing components. All amber round beads are crack-free, chip-free and free of later restorations. The bead surfaces are covered with fine natural crackled patina formed over a hundred years of age, the warm orange-red amber hue is even and rich, with distinct natural flowing internal veining. The gilded bronze three-way buddha head features thick, intact gold plating without large-scale gold loss. The carved agate divider bead, dark amber pendant beads and gold-thread woven tassels are all well-preserved. The yellow silk cord is the original matching woven cord, only bearing minor age oxidation marks, no modern replacement parts, and no artificially heated color enhancement on the amber. Provenance: Private collection of an Eastern antique collector based in Manhattan, New York State, USA. Acquired from a long-established Eastern art dealership in Vancouver in 1987, preserved within one family for 39 years. It was only exhibited at a small private special showcase hosted by the New York Asian Art Association, and has never been consigned to any public auction.description：This complete court necklace crafted from antique natural amber follows official Qing Dynasty imperial court standards, the formal ritual accessory worn by government officials during imperial audiences and ceremonies. Full intact sets with large-size amber beads are extremely scarce in today’s antique market, ranking as top-tier Qing miscellaneous collectibles. The necklace is strung with one hundred and eight natural vintage amber round beads, matched with a gilded bronze three-way buddha head, carved floral agate divider bead, amber pendant beads and gold-thread tassels, fully constructed in strict accordance with Qing imperial court necklace regulations. After centuries of wear and handling, the amber beads have developed a rich, mellow orange-red original patina all over the surface, covered with natural ice crack textures, soft translucent natural amber flowing veins and full, restrained oily luster. Every ritual accessory of this necklace is fully preserved without loss, the gilded buddha head showcases delicate metalworking craft, paired with flower-carved agate divider bead, double-strand amber drop beads and exquisitely woven gold-thread tassels, perfectly recreating the ceremonial dress culture of the Qing imperial court. Amber was a rare royal gemstone in the Qing Dynasty, representing nobility and auspicious fortune. This necklace features oversized beads, a fully intact matching set and untouched natural original patina without modern refinishing. It acts as a precious physical specimen for academic research on Qing imperial costume rituals and court jewelry craftsmanship, and has long been highly sought after by veteran antique miscellaneous collectors across New York, California and Vancouver, holding outstanding historical ritual research value and display collection value at the same time.

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