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.

Over all in EXCELLENT Condition.
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