Javanese Bead Bintang

Product Description: Introducing the Bintang Javanese Bead, an antique bead that embodies the meaning of "star." True to its beautiful name, this precious bead features intricate mosaic patterns that are truly captivating.

Specifications:

• Origin: Indonesia
• Estimated Production Period: 4th to 19th Century
• Size: Diameter 17mm x Height 15mm
• Hole Size: 3mm
• Special Notes: As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
• Care Notice: Due to lighting conditions during photography, the actual product may appear slightly different from the photos. The colors are depicted as they appear in bright indoor lighting.

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

These beads are excavated from Java Island, Indonesia. Depending on the glass patterns, they are affectionately named Vegetable Bead (Manik Sayur), Lizard Bead (Manik Tokek), Bird Bead (Manik Burung), and more. Despite ongoing research, the exact age and place of production remain subjects of debate among scholars. This particular Bintang Javanese Bead is especially rare due to its large size, with its age still being a topic of scholarly discussion, hence the broad dating from the 4th to the 19th century.