These large necklaces (many are over 18” in diameter and weighing well over a pound) are also called torques. They have been popular in China since the Tang Dynasty ( A.D. 618. – A.D. 907)… and remain popular today with many of Southwestern China’s ethnic minority groups… Miao (Mong/Hmong, Dong, Zhuang, Li and others.)
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Chinese Ethnic Silver Necklaces
These large necklaces (many are over 18” in diameter and weighing well over a pound) are also called torques. They have been popular in China since the Tang Dynasty ( A.D. 618. – A.D. 907)… and remain popular today with many of Southwestern China’s ethnic minority groups… Miao (Mong/Hmong, Dong, Zhuang, Li and others.)
Special Feature: You can click on any image for a larger view in lightbox.
Posted By RP Birt | Published: May 1, 2010 | Posted in Chinese Jewelry, Photo Art | Leave a comment