Javanese Bead Manik Sayur

Product Description: Delight in the timeless charm of this antique Javanese bead, beautifully adorned with intricate mosaic patterns. Known as "Manik Sayur" (Vegetable Bead), this piece carries the essence of history with its subtle abrasions and minor scratches, yet remains free of major damage. An exquisite artifact that evokes a sense of ancient times.

Specifications:

• Origin: Indonesia
• Estimated Production Period: 4th to 19th Century
• Dimensions: Diameter 39mm x Height 42mm
• Hole Size: 7mm
• Special Notes: As an antique item, it may exhibit scratches, cracks, or chips.

Important Information:

Due to lighting conditions and the nature of photography, the actual product may appear slightly different from the images. The colors depicted are those seen under bright indoor lighting.

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

Originating from the island of Java in Indonesia, these beads feature glass patterns and are affectionately named based on their designs, such as "Manik Sayur" (Vegetable Bead), "Manik Tokek" (Lizard Bead), and "Manik Burung" (Bird Bead). The exact production period and origin of these beads remain subjects of ongoing research, with varying opinions among scholars. This particular bead is notably a rare, large-sized Javanese bead, reflecting a broad historical timeline of the 4th to 19th century due to differing scholarly views.