Old turquoise, amber and coral beads necklace from the Himalayan region. Turquoise, amber and coral have a prophylactic meaning in Tibet. There are two lonf
The beads are from 19th century or older.
Turquoise is the most favored gemstone in the Himalayas. It was sourced in Tibet, China and Iran (traveling through Ladakh before the 19th century, and through Bombay and Calcutta later on). Coral came from Italy since the 13th century through the silk road.
Provenance: German private collection.
Dimensions:
Length: 39,5 cm
Biggest amber bead: 2,2 cm (diameter)
Weight: 50,5 gr
Still in its original stringing.
Literature:
“Jewellery of Tibet and the Himalayas”, Clarke, John, Harry N. Abrams. Inc publishers, 2004
“Traditional jewelry of India”, Untracht, Oppi, Harry N. Abrams. Inc publishers, 1997
“Colliers ethniques d’Afrique d’Asie, d’Océanie et d’Amérique”, Leurquin, Anne, Skira, 2003
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