Mourning jewellery

Title
Mourning jewellery
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th centuries
Region
Straits Settlements
Dimension
Object size: 22.6 x 1.2 x 0.3 cm
Accession No.
2002-00630
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Edmond Chin

This bracelet is worn during the mourning period as a show of respect for the loss of a loved one. During this time, the usual gold and diamond ornaments are exchanged for more sombre jewellery such as this bracelet.