Mid 20th Century Buddhist Rosary of 18 Large Bone Beads

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This is a hand-strung mala necklace/rosary featuring large, barrel-shaped bone beads with intricate hand-carved and "batik" style dyeing process, portraying … Read more This is a hand-strung mala necklace/rosary featuring large, barrel-shaped bone beads with intricate hand-carved and "batik" style dyeing process, portraying Buddhas and traditional artistic patterns and Buddhism plant/floral like lilies designs. The components are natural materials of yak bone contrasting with dark-dyed or painted wood as ends. These Rosary are frequently associated with Tibetan or Chinese Buddhism, often referred to as a "Bone Mala" or "Eighteen Arhats" prayer beads. This Rosary approximately 24 inches long, very beautiful works.

Size: 1.5in H x 24in W x 1.5in D
Origin: China
Circa: 1950s
Material: Bone, wood
Condition: Original condition, hand made and hand carved, normal age wear.

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