
Description
Dimensions:L. 1.5 cm. W. 1.5 cm. Weight 60 grams.
A Chinese handheld prayer bead set (shouchi) strung with polished amber beads of rich, deep reddish-brown hue, interspersed with round purple gemstone beads and a central pale green jade spacer bead. The set is finished with decorative knotted cord accents and golden tassels, reflecting the refined devotional aesthetic of Qing or Republican period Buddhist practice. Presented in a circular green velvet storage box, the beads exhibit a smooth, translucent patina indicative of age and careful handling. Measuring 1.5 cm per bead and weighing 60 grams total, this set embodies the spiritual and material luxury of traditional Chinese religious adornment.
A Chinese handheld prayer bead set (shouchi) strung with polished amber beads of rich, deep reddish-brown hue, interspersed with round purple gemstone beads and a central pale green jade spacer bead. The set is finished with decorative knotted cord accents and golden tassels, reflecting the refined devotional aesthetic of Qing or Republican period Buddhist practice. Presented in a circular green velvet storage box, the beads exhibit a smooth, translucent patina indicative of age and careful handling. Measuring 1.5 cm per bead and weighing 60 grams total, this set embodies the spiritual and material luxury of traditional Chinese religious adornment.
Condition
Over all in EXCELLENT Condition.
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Wilmington Gallery provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater.
The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
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A CHINESE AMBER PRAYER BEAD SET
Estimate $700-$1,500
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Day-2 2026 CHINESE ANTIQUES & DECORATIONS
May 15, 2026 9:00 AM EDTNewark, DE, United States
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