Necklace with white jade beads, Qing dynasty

Composed of 28 carved white jade beads and a "天珠" (tiān zhū) or "Dzi" bead, located in the middle. The beads are similar and represent different faces with the characteristics of Buddha: big ears, curly hair and serene expression. They have the features very well represented and show traces of red pigment. They are tied by means of a cord (later).

Total length: 60 cm (approx.); Beads size: 1.8 x 1.4 cm; 1.8 x 2.1 cm; Total weight: 162 g