**First Time At Auction**

Central Asia, Himalayan region, Northern India / Tibet, Ladakh culture, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A beautiful collar necklace made from coral, turquoise, and 78% silver beads. The multi stranded piece has nice signs of use from the previous owner, and was probably worn regularly, if not every day. The This necklace was a display of social status and literally stored a woman's wealth. Size of big: 12" L x 4" W (30.5 cm x 10.2 cm); silver fringe beads: 1" L x 0.2" W (2.5 cm x 0.5 cm); silver quality: 78%; weight: 402.7 grams

Provenance: private Dallas, Texas, USA collection

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#177523

Excellent used condition. Softening to silver from use and minor nicks to stone and coral beads. Dark patina and toning on silver. Intact and wearable condition.