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Javanese Bead Mata dewa

Javanese Bead Mata dewa

SKU:abz0320-029

Regular price ¥60,000 JPY
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Product Description: Embrace the mystique of the "Eye of God" with this large bead, showcasing a beautiful blue and white Mata dewa pattern. This piece exudes a sense of history with visible wear and patina, reflecting its age and character.

Specifications:

  • Origin: Indonesia
  • Estimated Production Era: 4th to 19th Century
  • Dimensions: Diameter 38mm x Height 35mm
  • Hole Size: 6mm
  • Special Notes: As an antique item, it may exhibit signs of wear such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

Important Notes:

Please note that due to lighting conditions during photography, the actual product may appear slightly different in color and pattern. The images are taken under bright indoor lighting.

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

These beads were unearthed on Java Island, Indonesia. Javanese glass beads are known for their unique patterns and are affectionately named based on these designs, such as Vegetable Beads (Manik Sayur), Lizard Beads (Manik Tokke), and Bird Beads (Manik Burung). Despite extensive research, the exact production dates and locations of these beads remain a subject of debate among scholars. This particular bead is an exceptionally rare large Javanese bead, with its date range spanning from the 4th to the 19th century due to ongoing scholarly discussions.

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