Not currently on display at the V&A

Necklace

4th quarter 19th century (made)
Place of origin

A le-gat (choker necklace) formed by 35 openwork segments of filigree and granular-work, interlocked together. At either end is a ring for the tying cords, by which the ornament is secured round the neck, gorget fashion.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Red tinted gold achieved by either boiling with tamarind seeds, or by exposing it to the fumes of sulphur during the smelting process.
Brief description
Burmese le-gat (choker necklace) of red tinted gold openwork. 4th quarter 19th century.
Physical description
A le-gat (choker necklace) formed by 35 openwork segments of filigree and granular-work, interlocked together. At either end is a ring for the tying cords, by which the ornament is secured round the neck, gorget fashion.
Dimensions
  • Length: 22.2cm
  • Diameter: 1.2cm
Production typeUnique
Credit line
Given by Mr. T.B. Thornhill
Collection
Accession number
IM.38-1927

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Record createdNovember 30, 1999
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