Javanese Bead Manik Sayur

Product Description: Discover the charm of this antique Javanese bead, known as Manik Sayur, which translates to "vegetable bead." Adorned with intricate mosaic patterns, this bead showcases a beautiful mix of wear and shine developed over centuries, making it an adorable and unique piece.

Specifications:

• Origin: Indonesia
• Estimated Production Era: 4th to 19th century
• Size: Diameter 30mm x Height 28mm
• Hole Size: 5mm
• Special Notes:
  • As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
• Attention:
  • Due to lighting during photography, the color may appear slightly different in person compared to the images.

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

These beads, excavated from Java Island in Indonesia, are known for their distinctive glass patterns and are affectionately named based on their appearance, such as vegetable beads (Manik Sayur), lizard beads (Manik Tokek), and bird beads (Manik Burung). The exact dates and places of manufacture remain subjects of research and debate among experts. This particular bead is an exceptionally rare large Javanese bead. (The era is noted as 4th to 19th century due to differing scholarly opinions.)