Javanese Bead Manik Tokke

Product Description: Introducing the Javanese Bead, also known as the Lizard Bead (Manik Tokke). This unique bead features a striking mosaic pattern in green and yellow, characteristic of the Lizard Bead design. With signs of wear and scratches indicative of its age, this bead carries a rich history.

Specifications:

• Origin: Indonesia
• Estimated Production Period: 4th to 19th century
• Dimensions: Diameter 33mm x Height 32mm
• Hole Size: 8mm
• Special Notes:
  • This is an antique item and may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
  • Actual product color may vary slightly due to lighting conditions during photography. Images are taken under bright indoor lighting.

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

Javanese beads, excavated from Java Island in Indonesia, are renowned for their intricate glass patterns. They are affectionately known by various names such as Vegetable Beads (Manik Sayur), Lizard Beads (Manik Tokke), and Bird Beads (Manik Burung) due to their distinctive designs. The exact production period and origins remain subjects of debate among researchers. This particular Javanese bead is a rare, large specimen, with its dating ranging from the 4th to the 19th century as per differing scholarly opinions.