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Javanese Bead Manik Sayur

Javanese Bead Manik Sayur

SKU:abz0320-017

Regular price ¥60,000 JPY
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Product Description: Introducing the Manik Sayur (Vegetable Bead), an antique bead from Java. Despite showing signs of wear and minor scratches due to its age, this bead possesses a unique charm that makes it a valuable piece.

Specifications:

  • Origin: Indonesia
  • Estimated Production Era: 4th to 19th century
  • Size: Diameter 39mm × Height 38mm
  • Hole Size: 8mm
  • Special Notes: As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
  • Attention: The actual product may appear slightly different from the photos due to lighting conditions during the photo shoot. Colors are represented as seen in a well-lit indoor environment.

About Java Beads (4th to 19th Century):

Java beads, unearthed from Java Island in Indonesia, are known by various affectionate names based on their glass patterns, such as Vegetable Bead (Manik Sayur), Lizard Bead (Manik Tokek), and Bird Bead (Manik Burung). Even today, details regarding their precise age and production sites remain subjects of debate among researchers. This particular Java bead is exceptionally rare due to its large size. (The estimated production era is listed as 4th to 19th century due to differing opinions among researchers.)

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