Javanese Bead Large Manik Prangi
Javanese Bead Large Manik Prangi
Product Description: Discover the allure of the Antique Manik Prangi, a stunning large bead featuring a beautiful four-color gradient. Despite signs of wear and a hole developed over the centuries, this bead retains its captivating antique charm and exceptional condition.
Specifications:
- Origin: Indonesia
- Estimated Production Period: 4th to 19th century
- Size: Diameter 44mm × Height 44mm
- Hole Size: 11mm
- Special Notes: As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
Important Notice:
Due to lighting conditions during photography and the nature of antique items, the actual product may appear slightly different from the photos. The images were taken under bright indoor lighting to best represent the color.
About Javanese Beads (4th to 19th Century):
This exquisite bead was unearthed on Java Island, Indonesia. Javanese beads are known for their intricate glass patterns and are affectionately named after various motifs, such as vegetable beads (Manik Sayur), lizard beads (Manik Tokek), and bird beads (Manik Burung). The exact period and place of production remain subjects of scholarly debate, hence the wide date range from the 4th to the 19th century. This particular bead is an exceptionally rare and large example of Javanese beads.