Tikma (ceremonial necklace), Nepal, 20th c., gilded copper plates with Buddhist deities on velvet, small coloured glass pellets as pendants, diam. 23 cm A similar piece is in the British Museum, London, inv. no. As1981,26.78 General surface wear Deformation of the metal Some cracks and discontinuities in the metal Some loose threads Red reflections on the metal, probably due to discolouration of the fabric Some dents Some nicks A few splinters Few cracks in the glass pendants A tikma (ceremonial necklace), Nepal, 20th century, with gilt copper plates and small colored glass drops, 23 cm diameter A similar example is in the British Museum, London, inv. n°As1981,26.78 Overall wear to the surface Deformations of the metal Some splits and discontinuities of the metal Some detached threads Red highlights on the metal, prbably due to a cloth decoloration Some knocks Some nicks Some chips A few hairlines to the glass pendants