Smell Beads
CultureChinese
Date19th century
MediumKingfisher feather and glass beads
DimensionsOverall: 12 inches (30.48 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number33-718
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DescriptionKingfisher feather and perfumed yellow glass beads. Eighteen beads to represent eighteen Lohans. Intended to be worn on the shoulder.
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