An opaque yellow glass bead necklace. Republic period. Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams

Of 77 graduated beads with the largest at the bottom, suspended on yellow cotton thread knotted between each bead, with a yellow metal C-clasp (losses). 32in (81.2cm) long. Estimate: US$500 - 800 - Unsold

Purchased: A&J Speelman Oriental Art Gallery, London; May 30th, 1989

Bonhams. Asian Decorative Arts, 13 Mar 2012, California, San Francisco www.bonhams.com