Title
Mourning chain
Year/Period
Early - mid 20th century
Region
Singapore
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: 47.0 cm (length)
Accession No.
2021-00551
Collection of
Silver and pearl mourning ornaments were worn by nonyas for a period of three years to commemorate the loss of a loved one. During this time, gold and diamond ornaments were set aside. This chain is part of a jewellery group which belonged to Gwee Luan Neo (1884-1953) and was bequeathed to her daughter, Lee Chuan Neo (1912-1989), and thence to her only child Mona Tan (b. 1945).
