Title
Straits Chinese jade pendant
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Singapore
Object Type
pendants (jewelry)
Dimension
Object size: L2.8 x W0.9 cm
Accession No.
1999-01477
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Chang Du Li
NLB Type
Jade
Pendants with religious symbols and/or small containers (with a sheet of red paper inscribed with a prayer or mystical formulae folded and kept in the container) are used as amulets or talismans. It is believed that the amulet or talisman, when worn around the neck, will protect the wearer from sickness, bad luck and evil.
