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Hearst Museum object titled Neckband, accession number 5-7326, described as neckband; flat rectangular beaded pendant of vertical columns of varicolored glass beads fringed on the bottom with same and decorated with mother of pearl buttons in each corner; suspended from twisted strands of blue and white glass beads; pendant ca. 9 x 13 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Ornament, accession number 9-21874, described as String of precious stones and pearls with clasps at each end, apparently part of a neckless or other ornament worn by an affluent Tibetan. The string includes five pearls, two pearl-like stones one pearl shaped glass bead, four large coral beads and four zi stones.

Hearst Museum object titled Ornament, accession number 9-5599, described as Gilt hair ornament; bird and flowers; blue feathers; jade, pearls, length 5.25 in

Hearst Museum object titled Ornament, accession number 9-5601, described as Gilt hair ornament; jade and pearl butterfly; coral eyes; length 5.25 in

Hearst Museum object titled Vest, accession number 9-21304, described as Vest, black Manchu style; detachable front; black silk brocaded in purple; seven top buttons, two side buttons; all mother of pearl; panels bordered with .4 cm and 3 cm wide strips, and 1.5 cm edging, all in black satin. Light blue silk lining. Mandarin collar 7.2 cm high, lined with black velvet; outside border collar bordered again with .5 cm and 2.1 cm strips of black satin edged with velvet. W. front panel at bottom 56 cm; back: 52 cm.; L. neckline to bottom 49.5 cm. Fide: Ilse M. Fang, 8/28/2001: Looks plain but it’s very intricate. May have had purple pattern in weave. Has western buttons.