Antique Prayer Beads
Seated Monk with Prayer Beads
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully carved and weathered seated monk holding prayer beads. This Burmese piece was donated
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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Prayer Beads
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Teak
Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
hand-crafted natural wood (perhaps Rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads. These rosary-type large prayer
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Prayer Beads
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Wood
Japanese Antique Zen Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 800 Beads With Alms Bowl
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find!: 24 feet long Zen monk Mala Prayer Bead String plus original wooden alms bowl with its
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Prayer Beads
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Wood
H 0.6 in W 283 in D 0.6 in
Chinese Jade Figure of Guanyin
Located in Bradenton, FL
) holding a scroll in one hand, prayer beads in the other. Affixed to carved wood base, older label
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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Organic Material
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
-type prayer bead necklaces were used by Buddhist monks in temple prayers / rituals and worn by Samurai
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Prayer Beads
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Wood
H 17.5 in W 7 in D 1 in
Turquoise Amazonite Pearls Madonna and Child Victorian Mourning Locket
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
-colored Renaissance style Madonna and Child, reproduced from an antique prayer card. The back of the
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Prayer Beads
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Amazonite, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Si...
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H 1.27 in W 0.98 in L 27.5 in
Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Three Sided Guan Yin Buddhas Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
, the right Guanyin holds a lotus, and the left Guanyin holds a prayer bead, symbolizing wisdom, peace
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19th Century Antique Prayer Beads
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Boxwood
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H 7.88 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Chinese Bronzed Seated Buddha with Boys
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
a set of prayer beads in his left hand. Two boys sit perched on his shoulders while a further three
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Prayer Beads
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Copper
Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Buddha is resting at ease, raising the right arm up and holding the prayer beads in the hand. The Buddha
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Prayer Beads
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Bronze
Old or Antique Japanese Wooden Figurine of a Buddhist Monk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition.
Condition Details:
The prayer beads in his right hand
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Wood
Antique Double Sided Rosary Bead with Head of Christ and Skull Carved in Bone
Located in Chicago, IL
prayer beads were made of human skulls (extremely unlikely in this case!), but most medieval people would
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16th Century German Antique Prayer Beads
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H 1.15 in W 0.91 in D 9.45 in
Framed Japanese Portrait of a Buddhist Priest by Goro Kamenaga
Located in Atlanta, GA
on top and holding a string of prayer beads in his hands. Although not possible for us to know his
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1910s Japanese Meiji Antique Prayer Beads
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Silk
Portrait of Geoffrey Chaucer, Oil on Oak Panel Portrait, 16th Century
Located in London, GB
prayer beads he holds in his other hand.
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16th Century Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Oil, Panel
Antique Tibetan Buddhist Handcrafted handheld Spinning Prayer wheel
Located in Pomona, CA
This is handcrafted Tibetan handheld spinning Prayer Wheel. This spinning prayer wheel was made
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Prayer Beads
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Metal
Devout Reflection: A Medieval Bourgeoise in Prayer, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
, likely a rosary, which serves as a focal point for prayer and meditation. The beads provide a stark
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1840s Antique Prayer Beads
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Paper
Pair 19th Century French Walnut Neogothic Prayer Kneelers
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Walnut Neogothic Prayer Kneelers are an interesting design, with timeless
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Prayer Beads
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Mohair, Walnut
Possibly Saint Hubert or Saint Eustace, Wood, Spanish School, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
25,120,284) and an early 16th century half prayer bead from the Netherlands with the saint also mounted. The
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Prayer Beads
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Wood
H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 7.88 in
Venetian School, Ottoman Honey Merchant
Located in London, GB
saucer. He wears prayer beads on his wrist. The blue and white tent has been erected close to a town
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Early 17th Century Antique Prayer Beads
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Canvas, Oil
Caucasian Shirvan Bagface in Allover Pattern in Navy Blue, Ivory, French Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
woven to be used as a bagface or a prayer rug. The freestyle allover design is very appealing. The
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Wool
Sebastian Buff (1829-1880) - 1864 Oil, Man Reading
Located in Corsham, GB
This fine 19th century oil depicts a man reading with his hands clasped together as if in prayer
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Mid-19th Century Antique Prayer Beads
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Oil
Tibetan Flint Striker, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
strap and three decorative leather beads hang below. The pouch contains two Tibetan prayer flags, once
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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Coral, Gold Plate, Steel, Metal
Gold Antique Ring from the Middle Ages Depicting Saint Christopher and Christ
Located in Chicago, IL
-section hoop on the exterior with twisted and beaded decoration along the lower half, plain on the
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15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Antique Prayer Beads
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Gold
Antique Silver Repousse Islamic Talisman Holder
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
with hanging beads, embossed silver metal with geometrical relief and repousse.
This beautiful antique
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique Prayer Beads
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Silver
Japan Fine Antique Bronze Kanon Guanyin Signed Shohei, Beautiful Face
Located in South Burlington, VT
his chest by a beaded prayer necklace. The separately cast mandorla is positioned at the rear of head
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Prayer Beads
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Bronze
French Roman Missal, Notebook and Coins/Rosary Purse Set Dated 1878
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
note pad and a purse used for coins or rosary beads presented in its original leather bound gilt edged
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Prayer Beads
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Silver
18th Century Italian Baroque Period Carta Gloria Giltwood Mirror
Located in Forney, TX
medallion adorned with Marian monogram religious symbol, decorative beaded trim ornamentation that once
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Prayer Beads
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Glass, Giltwood
Early 19th Century W. Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 10'2" x 14'6" - 310 x 442 )
Located in New York, NY
of the field is a deep, open, cord and bead lambrequin suspended from dark blue demon masks and knot
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Early 1800s Chinese Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Wool
Hungarian Rabbi Akiba Eger 19thC Judaica Folk Art Tapestry Needlepoint Sampler
Located in Surfside, FL
tapestry of a Rabbi, embroidered sampler, with beaded script below. (it reads J. Eger Oberlandes Rabbiner
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Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Prayer Beads
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Wool, Mixed Media, Thread
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Japanese antique wooden Buddha statue/Folk Buddha/Edo period/1603-1868
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese Buddhist statue made around the Edo period.
The material is believed to be cypress or cedar.
The square pedestal at the bottom was added later.
The deity of t...
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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Prayer Beads
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Cypress
H 16.93 in W 6.11 in D 5.52 in
Jade Happy Buddha
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a carved Jade figure of a sitting Happy Buddha. He is sitting over a rectangular marble base.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Jade
17th-18th Century, Edo, A Set of Japanese Samurai Armor
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of Japanese Samurai armor.
Age: Japan, Edo Period, 17th - 18th Century
Size: Height 190.5 C.M. / Width 60 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due...
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17th Century Japanese Antique Prayer Beads
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Metal
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight, circa 1880 in date.
This splendid rectangular paperweight is exquisitely inlai...
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1880s Italian Antique Prayer Beads
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Agate, Amethyst, Malachite, Onyx, Marble
Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Japanese Buddhist portable traveling zushi shrine altar with Amida Buddha (Amitabha) concealed inside the folded wood doors.
This work dates back to the late Meiji/ E...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Prayer Beads
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Metal, Gold Leaf
H 8.25 in W 4 in D 3 in
Go-Mai Uchidashi Dō Tosei Gusoku Samurai Armor Decorated with an Embossed Rabbit
Located in Milano, IT
Go-mai uchidashi do tosei gusoku
Samurai armor decorated with an embossed rabbit
Edo period, 19th century
This samurai armor is complete and original, with consistent elements...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Prayer Beads
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Iron
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H 60 in W 50 in D 150 in
Chinese Rare Black Jade Bi Disc with Ancient Earthy Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive Chinese Heavenly jade Bi disk carved in a rarely found black jade with patches of blue and brown accents in the stone that depict an earthy ancient feel .
This come...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Antique Prayer Beads
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Jade
Antique Chinese Shiwan/Shekwan Mud Man Figurine Scholar c.1900
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese hand made mud man figurine, finely crafted and hand painted, of a standing elderly scholar dressed in a blue robe, holding a large lobed gourd in the palm of one hand...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Clay
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Gilded Crucifix with Calcite Crystals
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian gilded crucifix with calcite crystals and baroque pearls.
The calcite crystals are from Elmwood Mine, Tennessee. It is an example of the world's fin...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Prayer Beads
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Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Antique Japanese Lacquered, Enameled, and Inlaid Box With Hinged Lid, c. 1800's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Japanese lacquered box with hinged lid. The lid is decorated in gilt with red enamel and abalone inlays on a burgundy red ground. A motif of birds and apple blossoms are rendered in ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Prayer Beads
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Enamel
H 3 in W 8.25 in D 6.5 in
Japanese Wood figure of Jizo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Wood figure of Jizo, Edo period, circa 1800.
Japanese mingei-style wood figural carving of Jizo Bosatsu, (Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva), the popular Buddhist patron monk of trave...
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Early 1800s Japanese Edo Antique Prayer Beads
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Wood
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of natural wood. These rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were used by Buddhist monks in temple prayers/ritua...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Prayer Beads
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Wood
H 22.5 in W 2 in D 0.5 in
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Blanc De Chine Figural Lamps of the Goddess Guanyin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mounted as lamps, each dressed in a white flowing robe holding a large lotus flower standing on decorative brass stands.
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1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Prayer Beads
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Porcelain
H 16 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
"Blanc de Chine" Guanyin with Lotus Flower Porcelain, circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Porcelain "Blanc de Chine" Statuette of a Guanyin stand on a lotus leaf, holding a lotus flower.
China.
Early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Prayer Beads
Antique Decorative Vanity Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Lidded Box, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative vanity case. A Japanese, lacquer and Mother of Pearl lidded box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Highly distinctive example of Japanne...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Late Victorian Antique Prayer Beads
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Lacquer
H 3.35 in W 11.03 in D 7.29 in
Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Peach Brush Wash w Stand Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
This exceptional celadon jade brush wash epitomizes the pinnacle of Chinese craftsmanship. Carved in the form of a hollowed peach, the piece showcases intricate detailing and a high ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Prayer Beads
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Jade
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Antique 108 Blood Coral Long Necklace with Thick Beads, 1900s
Located in Antwerp, BE
amulets depending on one's local tradition. Because prayer beads are often painted in pigment, various
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Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Prayer Beads
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Coral
Antique Multi-Strand Coral Nagaland Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
made for tourists.
The length of the necklace is 21.5 inches (54 cm), and it has 50 strands of beads
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1920s Indian Antique Prayer Beads
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Coral
Seated Stone Ganesha
Located in New York, NY
traditional implements such as prayer beads and an axe, it is well carved, with perfectly rendered details
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18th Century and Earlier Nepalese Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Stone
Chinese Blanc de Chine Budai or Pu-Tai
Located in Sheffield, MA
Chinese Blanc de Chine Dehua porcelain Budai or Pu-tai with an open-mouthed smile, holding prayer
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Prayer Beads
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Ceramic
19th Century Gold Mounted Rudraksha Seed Pencil, Unmarked, circa 1880
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
large evergreen broad-leaved tree whose seed is traditionally used for prayer beads in Hinduism and
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1880s English Victorian Antique Prayer Beads
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Gold
H 0.001 in W 0.001 in D 0.001 in
Hardwood Budai/Hotei
Located in Manchester, GB
, prayer beads, oogi (fan) and a yuan bao(ancient Chinese money, now a symbol of wealth) by his side. With
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1920s Chinese Antique Prayer Beads
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Hardwood
Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
rounded, bald head split by a carefree smile and eyes half-closed in merriment. A set of prayer beads are
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Wood
Fine Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Gau Box necklace 中国古董
Located in London, GB
turquoise, the necklace with large turquoise and copal beads
The Gau is used to contain amulets and cloth
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Prayer Beads
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Silver
19th Century KPM Porcelain Plaque of Saint Jerome
By KPM Porcelain
Located in London, GB
holding an open Bible, a skull with an hourglass, a crucifix and a set prayer beads. The plaque features
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Late 19th Century German Antique Prayer Beads
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Porcelain, Giltwood
Japanese Antique Mala Beads Jizo Spiritual Guardian of Travelers
Located in South Burlington, VT
what a string of prayer mala beads and an alms bowl in his left hand and carrying a hat "kasa or
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Stone
Italian Panel of Two Angels in an Ornate Giltwood Frame
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
enclosing painted angels, one in red and one in blue, with hands crossed in prayer and eyes raised
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1890s Italian Antique Prayer Beads
Rosary with Devotional Pendant, Mallorca School, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
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Rosary made up of black glass beads separated by groups of golden openwork beads to guide the prayer
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel, Other
Antique South East Asian Buddhist Manuscript on Palm Leaves, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An antique South East Asian Buddhist prayer manuscript written on palm leaves and mounted within
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19th Century Southeast Asian Antique Prayer Beads
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Silver
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H 1.97 in W 15.95 in D 1.19 in
Antique French Silver Gilt Communion Chalice and Paten Set, circa 1885
By Jean-Marie Pernolet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
paten has a subtly convex circular form onto a bead decorated collet style foot.
The underside of the
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1880s French Other Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Silver
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H 8.1 in Dm 4.8 in
Fabulous Chinese Buddhist Luohan Prayer Beads Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful in its simplicity… hand carved six Chinese Buddhist Luohan Prayer beads Bracelet, inter
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Early 20th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Prayer Beads
Japanese Antique Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 1000 Beads
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find 24 feet long
A huge antique communal 24 foot prayer bead necklace consisting of over
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Wood
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H 0.6 in W 283 in D 0.6 in
Japanese Rosewood Temple Mala Prayer Beads 800 Beads, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find 18 feet long
A huge antique communal 18 foot prayer bead necklace consisting of over
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Wood
Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were often used by Buddhist monks in temple rituals and worn by Samurai
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Wood
H 7 in W 17.5 in D 10.25 in
Vintage or Antique Emerald Green Jadeite Necklace, Mala, or Prayer Beads
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This vintage or antique necklace of emerald green jadeite beads, also known as mala or prayer beads
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Stone, Jade
1 bid
No Reserve
H 29.93 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were often used by Buddhist monks in temple rituals and worn by Samurai
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Amber Court Necklace or Mala, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
based on the Buddhist mala, a string of Tibetan prayer beads. Legend has it that when the Emperor
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19th Century Chinese Antique Prayer Beads
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Amber
Antique Yellow-Orange Amber Chinese Court Necklace, Mala, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
mala, a string of Tibetan prayer beads. Legend has it that when the Emperor Shunzhi invited the fifth
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19th Century Chinese Antique Prayer Beads
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Amber
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Dm 0.52 in L 46.07 in
Japanese Shop Sign 'Kanban'
Located in Hudson, NY
Large sculpture of prayer beads used as a shop sign. Can be displayed flat or hung on a wall.
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Wood
Japan Fine Old Buddhist Figure in Original Gold and Black Lacquer Box , Zushi
Located in South Burlington, VT
five earthly elements in one hand and prayer beads in the other.
Fine condition.
The lacquer and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Prayer Beads
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Wood, Giltwood
H 12 in W 7.5 in D 6.5 in
19th Century Buddhist Prayer 'Mala' Beads, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Buddhist prayer (Mala) beads, Japanese, 19th century
Japanese Buddhist prayer (Mala) beads
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Wood
Antique Joyful Buddha Sculpture Brings Hope for Our World
Located in South Burlington, VT
representing his worldly views and cosmos in his right hand and prayer beads (hope for mankind) in his left
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Iron
A French 19th C. Prie Dieu with Embroidered Beaded Upholstery
Located in Southampton, NY
A French 19th C. Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair with Hand-Embroidered Beaded Upholstery.
A high wooden
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19th Century French Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Wood, Beads
2 bids
No Reserve
H 42 in W 25.38 in D 25 in
Silver and gold filigree rosary, onyx beads, 19th century
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Silver and Gold Filigree Rosary, Onyx Beads, 19th century
Precious and delicate 19th century rosary
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Onyx, Gold, Silver
Rare 76.1 Grams Of Fine Butterscotch Amber Necklace Or Prayer Beads
Located in Media, PA
, meticulously strung together to create a striking necklace or set of prayer beads. The warm, earthy tones of
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Early 20th Century Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Amber
Bronze Bookends - Reading Monks
By Armor Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
red robe with his rosary or prayer beads falling from his lap to the base of the bookend.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Blanc de Chine Sculpture of Budai
Located in Wilton, CT
, Budai (cloth sack), Carrying his Bag of Gifts in One Hand and a String of Prayer Beads in the Other
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Prayer Beads
Chinese Shadow Agate Snuff Bottle, 18th-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
right hand and prayer beads in the other hand and a bat in flight. About 3 inches high.
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Agate
Late 18th Century French School Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Priest Dated to 1793
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
on canvas and in its original beaded gesso frame, the sitter wearing a priests cassock and holding a
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1790s French Louis XVI Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
Canvas
H 30 in W 24 in D 1 in
Antique Art Deco Scarab Faience Egyptian Revival 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
specimen. As was typical for this style of ceramic bead, a hieroglyph is inscribed on the back which may
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Prayer Beads
Materials
18k Gold
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Antique Prayer Beads For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique prayer beads for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique prayer beads was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. Antique prayer beads have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique prayer beads are generally popular furniture pieces, but Baroque style is often sought at 1stDibs. Karen Sugarman Designs produced beautiful antique prayer beads that are worth considering.
How Much are Antique Prayer Beads?
Antique prayer beads can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,448, while the lowest priced sells for $850 and the highest can go for as much as $13,004.
Questions About Antique Prayer Beads
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