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Item Description Brown Tiger eye Traditional Japanese Juzu Buddhist Prayer beads Materials : Brown Tiger eye, Silk cord Diameter : about 85mm (not stretch) Head bead size : about 16mm Main beads size : about 12mm Handmade in Kyoto, Japan. Tiger’s Eye is a most ancient talisman, mysterious and powerful, revered and feared - an “all-seeing all-knowing eye,” thought to grant a wearer the ability to observe everything, even through closed doors. It was chosen by the Egyptians for the eyes in their deity statues to express divine vision, and was believed to provide the protection of the sun and earth combined, of Ra, the sun god and Geb, god of the growing land. Linked to the magical tiger, the king of beasts in Eastern mythology, Tiger’s Eye portrayed courage, integrity and right use of power. Roman soldiers carried it to deflect weapons and to be brave in battle. It has been highly regarded throughout history as a stone of prosperity and good fortune, protecting one’s resources and reflecting back malice or threats from others. This is a one-handed Prayer beads. Since it is an abbreviated rosary, it can be used by any sect. In Japan, Buddhists have Prayer beads (Juzu, Nenju). Kyoto is famous as a producing center of Prayer beads. Prayer beads are a traditional tool used to count the number of times a mantra is recited, breaths while meditating, counting prostrations, or the repetitions of a buddha's name. ※ The color may differ from the actual one depending on the coloration condition of the monitor. Are you worried about purchasing original Japanese items from countries other than Japan? If you want to purchase original Japanese goods in a fast, affordable, and safe setting, look no further than our store. Shipping I ship from Japan to Worldwide. This item will be shipped by standard airmail International ePacket of Japan Post (or DHL or FedEx) with tracking service and insurance. Estimated shipping times USA, Canada and Mexico: 1-2 weeks Europe: 1-2 weeks Australia, New Zealand and Oceania: 1-2 weeks Asia Pacific: 1-2 weeks Middle East: Available South America: Available Africa: Available I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but cannot guarantee them. I can combine shipping to save the postage. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Payment Paypal Only Please make a payment within 2 weeks after you won or purchased. Other Term International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.
