A BURMESE NECKLACE WITH 100 GILT DRY LACQUER BEADS Burma, 19th - 20th century. The necklace composed of 100 round beads made from gilt dry lacquer with decorative vertical markings on a textile string. Condition: Good condition, the beads with expected traces of wear and extensive soil encrustations. Provenance: A private owner, acquired from the collection of Dr. Istvan Zelnik several years ago. Weight: 40.4 g. Dimensions: Length 70 cm. Metallurgic analysis: Fine gold content (24K): Weight 0.3 g.