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Description
I am assuming that these are prayer beads. There are small polished orange, brown and black beads with larger carved beads at intervals like station beads of a rosery. Looks like the cord is red silk with a knot between each bead. The Geshia is carved ivory standing on an carved opaque brown stone. The final is a little man carved in a brown, maybe wooden bead.
Category
Asian Art
Medium
Geisha is definitely Ivory,
Stone under figure is jade (I asked a jeweler several years ago),
Little man final looks like stone but I believe it is a very hard wood,
Small round brown and black beads are wood,
Small orange beads look like stone,
Large carved orange beads are some type of composite, maybe cellulose.
Stone under figure is jade (I asked a jeweler several years ago),
Little man final looks like stone but I believe it is a very hard wood,
Small round brown and black beads are wood,
Small orange beads look like stone,
Large carved orange beads are some type of composite, maybe cellulose.
Distinguishing marks
None
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
Length if bead neck piece (if straightened out) 36", Geisha 1 1/2", brown stone under figure 1 1/4", little man final 1 1/8"
Weight
2 3/8 ounces (65 grams)
History
This was given to my grandfather in the late 20's as barter payment. Given to me about 25 years ago
Price Paid (If known)
gift
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Re: Chinese Prayer Beads
Hi,
How much you want to sell this item?
Thanks