Product Description: This stunning antique Javanese bead, known as "Manik Sayur" or vegetable bead, features a beautiful mosaic design. The bead's vibrant green and yellow colors are reminiscent of fresh vegetables, giving it a lustrous appearance. Please note that due to its age, there are some signs of wear and small scratches.
Specifications:
Country of Origin: Indonesia
Estimated Production Period: 4th to 19th century
Dimensions: Diameter 40mm x Height 35mm
Hole Size: 9mm
Special Notes: This is an antique item and may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
Important Notes:
Due to lighting conditions, the actual product may appear slightly different from the photos. Images are taken under bright indoor lighting.
About Javanese Beads (4th to 19th Century):
These beads, excavated from Java, Indonesia, are collectively known as Javanese beads. Depending on their glass patterns, they are affectionately called vegetable beads (Manik Sayur), lizard beads (Manik Tokke), or bird beads (Manik Burung), among other names. The exact era and place of production are still subjects of ongoing research and debate among scholars. This particular bead is an exceptionally rare large Javanese bead, with its production period estimated to be between the 4th and 19th centuries.
