Mourning jewellery

Title
Mourning jewellery
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th centuries
Region
Straits Settlements
Material
Dimension
refer to parts
Accession No.
2002-00632
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Edmond Chin

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