Description

Vtg Japanese Buddhist Prayer Beads Juzu w/ Wooden Box This is a vintage Japanese Buddhist prayer rosary bracelet, Juzu . It is made of transparent quartz beads. The whole chain is held together by a pink and green silk string braided at the base of the main bead and attached to two green and white tassels . This bracelet comes with the original box. Japanese Buddhist rosary bracelets ( Juzu or Nenju ) are used for daily religious practices as well as at funerals and other Buddhist ceremonies. When using a rosary, hold it in your left hand. When you pray, put your hands together and place the prayer beads between your index finger and thumb. If the rosary is long, hold it in two rows. (How to hold varies by denomination). Clear, pink, green Quartz, silk, wood (box) C1970 Some characters: 品質保証 hinshitsu hosho quality assurance, 京念珠 kyo-nenju Kyoto nenju beads, 本水晶 honsuisho quartz, 正絹房 shoken-bou pure silk tassel Item weight: 170 grams Packed weight: 370 grams Approx. measurements: Beads: 0.6 cm, 0.9 cm, 1.1 cm Total diameter: 10 cm Total length: 20.5 cm Box: 26 cm long x 10 cm wide x 3.7 cm tall Good condition considering age. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully. This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan Shipping : Items will be shipped out via Japan Post Airmail airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout. Please inquire about combined shipping. About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions please contact us.