Product Description: This antique bead, known as Manik Prangi, features a stunning four-color gradient, showcasing its beautiful patina and charm. Despite the wear and minor scratches acquired over time, its vintage appeal is undeniably captivating. This large bead is an exquisite example of Javanese craftsmanship and history.
Specifications:
Origin: Indonesia
Estimated Production Period: 4th to 19th Century
Dimensions: Diameter: 43mm, Height: 42mm
Hole Size: 10mm
Special Notes: Being an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
Special Notes:
Due to lighting conditions during photography, the actual product may appear slightly different in color compared to the images. Please note that the photos were taken under bright indoor lighting.
About Javanese Beads (4th to 19th Century):
These beads were excavated from Java Island, Indonesia. They are known by various nicknames based on their glass patterns, such as Vegetable Beads (Manik Sayur), Lizard Beads (Manik Tokke), and Bird Beads (Manik Burung). The exact dates and places of production are still subjects of research and debate among scholars. This particular bead is a rare, large specimen of Javanese beads, with the estimated age spanning from the 4th to the 19th century due to ongoing scholarly discussions.
