Japanese Silver Charm Bead
$489.95
Meiji Period 19th Century, Ojime
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Create unique beaded jewelry and shop this Japanese silver charm bead. Dated to the Meiji period of the 19th century, this unique antique bead is traditionally referred to as an ojime bead. Handcrafted over 100 years ago with unique handmade bead features delicate ornate scrollwork and floral motifs on the front side of the bead—the bead in the form of a luck blessing, enclosed in a gilt decorated band. Beads like this were used initially for inro cases, specially made cases worn to old, precious, and essential items.
Today these types of ojime beads are worn as necklace beads or to make bracelet beads and are a great way to make and create individual and rare charms for your beads jewelry. This hallow form bead features center holes for threading onto your favorite necklace stand and is ready to wear and enjoy. This collectible bead comes to us from a long-time collector of rare antique jewelry and Japanese antiques.
Today these types of ojime beads are worn as necklace beads or to make bracelet beads and are a great way to make and create individual and rare charms for your beads jewelry. This hallow form bead features center holes for threading onto your favorite necklace stand and is ready to wear and enjoy. This collectible bead comes to us from a long-time collector of rare antique jewelry and Japanese antiques.
Dimensions
The bead measures 0.90 inches in length and measures 0.40 inches wide.
Condition
The item displays elements of tarnish and oxidation to the surface, with abrasions and wear consistent with the approximated age of the bead. The bead has not been tested for metal purity or content and is terms silver based on the appearance and tarnish of the material consistent with similar silver examples.
