Buddhist Ivory Prayer Beads with Metal Discs
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: wood; ivory; metal
DimensionsOverall: 81 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Miss Kathleen Agnew
Object number1975.131.001
DescriptionAll beads are carved & pierced. Center large green stained ivory bead has finial, long ribbon, oval pendant, metal cap on bottom tear drop carved & pierced ivory piece. On each side of center are a string of ten ivory beads stained orange hanging from small metal disc separated into groups of five by knots on the string. Four small metal discs in all.Status
Not on view
Unknown Artist
Unknown Artist
-31 P
c.1900
Shiwan Ware
