Lot 57. A coral, kingfisher feather and pearl-inset gilt metal torque, lingyue, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Estimate GBP 3,000 - GBP 5,000. Price realised GBP 93,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017. Its body is divided into six sections inset with coral divided...

A Manchu woman's gilt silver court torque (lingyue) with coral, nephrite, and tourmaline inlay. Late 19th century. Photo Bonhams Of circular form shaped as joined dragons with coral-bead eyes chasing globular spheres that hide a hinge, each attached to...