Lot 303. An 18th century emerald taveez and pearl necklace. Estimate USD 30,000 - USD 50,000. Price realised USD 56,250 © Christie's Images Ltd 2019

Emerald taveez bead, pearls, restrung at a later date, gold, shortest length 21 ins. (adjustable), emerald 18th century, pearls strung at a later date.

Literature: Jaffer 2013, p. 382, no. 129

Exhibited: Victoria and Albert Museum, London 2015, p. 53, no. 17
The Miho Museum, Koka 2016, p. 64, no. 36
Grand Palais, Paris 2017, p. 52, no. 34
The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, p. 73, no. 32
The Palace Museum, Beijing 2018, p. 86, no. 33.