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Necklace

Title

Necklace

Year/Period

Late 19th-early 20th centuries

Region

Straits Settlements

Dimension

Object size: 43.0 x 10.0 x 0.5 cm

Accession No.

2002-00453

Collection of

Asian Civilisations Museum

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Edmond Chin

This necklace has pendants decorated with filigree and granules. Nonyas (Peranakan women) were fond of jewellery, which was worn as a display of wealth especially on ceremonial occasions. Some of the most exquisite jewellery was for use during the Peranakan wedding ceremony. Aside from necklaces, their accessories include bracelets, anklets, earrings, belts and buckles, rings, kerosang (set of brooches on blouse) and hairpins.