Hand-strung carved Chinese lacquer cinnabar beads with leaves and kousa flowers. The beads have the same diameter and are individually strung by hand on the strand. Cinnabar has been used for thousands of years in jewellery due to its bright red colour - caused by the high mercury content - and carving options. The necklace is fitted with a beautiful copper clasp. The necklace is in very good condition with minimal signs of wear on the beads. The necklace is 91 cm long and the beads are 1.5 cm in diameter. The lot will be shipped well-packaged and by registered post.