Product Description: This antique Javanese bead, known as Manik Sayur or Vegetable Bead, showcases the charm of weathered beauty. Notable for its significant cracks and chips due to aging, this bead requires careful handling. Its extensive damage is reflected in the special pricing offered.
Specifications:
Origin: Indonesia
Estimated Production Period: 4th to 19th century
Size: Diameter 33mm x Height 31mm
Hole Size: 5mm
Special Notes: As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
Attention: Please note that the actual product may appear slightly different from the photos due to lighting conditions. The colors shown in the images are based on bright indoor lighting.
About Javanese Beads (4th to 19th Century):
These beads are excavated from Java Island, Indonesia. They are known by various names based on their glass patterns, such as Vegetable Beads (Manik Sayur), Lizard Beads (Manik Tokay), and Bird Beads (Manik Burung). The exact production period and location remain subjects of research and debate among scholars. This particular bead is a rare, large-sized Javanese bead, with its dating ranging from the 4th to the 19th century due to differing scholarly opinions.
