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Object NameSleeping Buddha Necklace
Maker Ian St. Gielar (Polish, 1953-2007)
Maker Stanley Hagler N.Y.C. Inc.
Made FromGlass, Ivory, Plastic, Metal
Date2002
Place MadeUnited States, FL, Hollywood
TechniqueMachine-made glass beads
SizeOverall W: 9.4 cm, L: 39.1 cm
Accession Number2003.4.45 A
Credit LineGift of Carol L. Kelly
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionOpaque dark green; and multi-colored glass; machine-made glass beads; ivory, plastic "jade," metal. Three strand, swirled dark green glass bead necklace with center ivory plaque of sleeping "Budda." Reclining figure surrounded by Czech glass seed bead leaf and flower shapes and two carved plastic "jade" colored leaves. 17 Inches plus 3 in. extender.
Provenance
Source Carol L. Kelly - 2003-08-25
bead
199 BCE-199 CE
bead
1400-1350 BCE
bead
probably 1900
necklace
1400-1250 BCE
crown
about 1953