Javanese Bead Manik Sayur Large

Product Description: This is a stunning antique Javanese bead, known as "Manik Sayur" which translates to "Vegetable Bead" in English. It features an intricate mosaic design and is a rare, extra-large size bead. While it shows signs of wear and minor scratches due to its age, there are no major damages. This bead is a remarkable piece that carries a sense of ancient history.

Specifications:

• Origin: Indonesia
• Estimated Production Period: 4th to 19th century
• Dimensions: Diameter 46mm x Height 43mm
• Hole Size: 10mm
• Special Notes: As this is an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

Important Notice:

Due to lighting conditions during photography, the actual product may appear slightly different from the images. Additionally, the colors seen in the images are those that might be observed under bright indoor lighting.

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

These Javanese beads are excavated from Java Island, Indonesia. They are known by various affectionate names based on their glass patterns, such as Vegetable Beads (Manik Sayur), Lizard Beads (Manik Tokke), and Bird Beads (Manik Burung). Despite extensive research, there is still no consensus among scholars regarding their exact age and place of production. This particular bead is an especially rare, extra-large Javanese bead, with its age estimated between the 4th and 19th centuries due to ongoing scholarly debate.