Javanese Bead Manik Sayur

Product Description: This antique Javanese bead, known as Manik Sayur (Vegetable Bead), features intricate mosaic work. The bead shows signs of wear due to aging, adding to its charm and historical value.

Specifications:

• Origin: Indonesia
• Estimated Production Period: 4th to 19th Century
• Dimensions: Diameter: 29mm, Height: 31mm
• Hole Size: 5mm
• Special Notes: As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
• Important Notice: Due to lighting conditions, the actual product may appear slightly different from the photos. The photos were taken under bright indoor lighting.

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

Originating from Java Island, Indonesia, these beads are renowned for their glass patterns and are affectionately named Manik Sayur (Vegetable Bead), Manik Tokek (Lizard Bead), or Manik Burung (Bird Bead), among others. The exact age and production sites of these beads remain subjects of ongoing research and debate among scholars. This particular bead is an exceptionally rare and large Javanese bead, a treasured piece for collectors.