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Vintage Tibetan Or Asian Buddha Head Bust Mala Bead Rosary Buddhist Bracelet
Located in Studio City, CA
metal encasing it (we have not had the metal tested). The beads are either ceramic but more likely
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Mid-20th Century Asian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Vintage Tibetan Or Asian Buddha Head Bust Mala Bead Rosary Buddhist Bracelet
Vintage Tibetan Or Asian Buddha Head Bust Mala Bead Rosary Buddhist Bracelet

Vintage Tibetan Or Asian Buddha Head Bust Mala Bead Rosary Buddhist Bracelet

H 7 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

H 22.5 in W 2 in D 0.5 in
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
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

H 27.5 in W 2 in D 1 in
Vintage Asian Wood 108 Beads Necklace with Carving Dragon Buddha Plaque
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Vintage Asian Wood 108 Beads Necklace with Carved Dragon Buddha Pendant – Handmade Spiritual Mala
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Asian Wood 108 Beads Necklace with Carving Dragon Buddha Plaque
Vintage Asian Wood 108 Beads Necklace with Carving Dragon Buddha Plaque

Vintage Asian Wood 108 Beads Necklace with Carving Dragon Buddha Plaque

H 3.94 in W 0.2 in D 2.76 in
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 Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Zen Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 800 Beads With Alms Bowl
Japanese Antique Zen Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 800 Beads With Alms Bowl

Japanese Antique Zen Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 800 Beads With Alms Bowl

H 0.6 in W 283 in D 0.6 in
Vintage Chinese Agarwood Carving Buddha Pendent with 108 Beads Necklace
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Vintage Chinese Agarwood Buddha Pendant with 108 Beads Necklace – Hand-Carved Meditation Mala for
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Agarwood Carving Buddha Pendent with 108 Beads Necklace
Vintage Chinese Agarwood Carving Buddha Pendent with 108 Beads Necklace

Vintage Chinese Agarwood Carving Buddha Pendent with 108 Beads Necklace

H 3.15 in Dm 0.32 in
Old Chinese Agarwood Carving Standing Buddha Statue Pendent & Beads Necklace
Located in 景德镇市, CN
stories from the Buddha's life. The beads necklace, or mala, is traditionally used in meditation and
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Old Chinese Agarwood Carving Standing Buddha Statue Pendent & Beads Necklace
Old Chinese Agarwood Carving Standing Buddha Statue Pendent & Beads Necklace

Old Chinese Agarwood Carving Standing Buddha Statue Pendent & Beads Necklace

H 4.73 in Dm 1.97 in
Tibetan Coral Necklace with Silver Painted Wooden Beads c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a Tibetan Coral Bead mala / neckpiece with a stunning mix of orange & red
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Coral, Silver

Tibetan Coral Necklace with Silver Painted Wooden Beads c. 1900
Tibetan Coral Necklace with Silver Painted Wooden Beads c. 1900

Tibetan Coral Necklace with Silver Painted Wooden Beads c. 1900

H 15.75 in W 1.58 in D 0.79 in
Old Marble Carving Young Sitting Monk Statue Holding Buddha Beads
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This old marble carving of a young sitting monk statue holding Buddha beads is a profound
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Carrara Marble

Old Marble Carving Young Sitting Monk Statue Holding Buddha Beads
Old Marble Carving Young Sitting Monk Statue Holding Buddha Beads

Old Marble Carving Young Sitting Monk Statue Holding Buddha Beads

H 5.91 in W 2.96 in D 3.75 in
Indian Brahmin Penitents and Pilgrim – Rare 18th Century Ritual Engraving, 1734
Located in Langweer, NL
rigid meditation on what appears to be a stretched animal hide floating in water, holding a prayer bead
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Antique 1730s Prints

Materials

Paper

Indian Brahmin Penitents and Pilgrim – Rare 18th Century Ritual Engraving, 1734
Indian Brahmin Penitents and Pilgrim – Rare 18th Century Ritual Engraving, 1734

Indian Brahmin Penitents and Pilgrim – Rare 18th Century Ritual Engraving, 1734

H 16.54 in W 10.24 in D 0.01 in
Vintage Chinese Hardstone Carving of Damo, Early to Mid 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
thin frame. His robes partially open to reveal his emaciated chest. A large strand of prayer beads
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Vintage Chinese Hardstone Carving of Damo, Early to Mid 20th Century, China
Vintage Chinese Hardstone Carving of Damo, Early to Mid 20th Century, China

Vintage Chinese Hardstone Carving of Damo, Early to Mid 20th Century, China

H 5.5 in W 10.25 in D 4 in
Nepalese Gilt Bronze Figure of Bodhisattva Chenrezig, Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
of hands raised upwards at shoulder lever and holding discreet attributes, a mala (prayer beads) in
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Late 20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Bronze

Nepalese Gilt Bronze Figure of Bodhisattva Chenrezig, Mid-20th Century
Nepalese Gilt Bronze Figure of Bodhisattva Chenrezig, Mid-20th Century

Nepalese Gilt Bronze Figure of Bodhisattva Chenrezig, Mid-20th Century

H 9 in W 6 in D 5 in

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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 Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Japanese Antique Mala Beads Jizo Spiritual Guardian of Travelers
Japanese Antique Mala Beads Jizo Spiritual Guardian of Travelers

Japanese Antique Mala Beads Jizo Spiritual Guardian of Travelers

H 20 in W 10 in D 8 in
Japanese Large Old Stone Seated Garden Buddha
Located in South Burlington, VT
uncommon style Japanese seated Buddha who is seated and clutches in his hands mala beads and a dorge which
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Japanese Large Old Stone Seated Garden Buddha
Japanese Large Old Stone Seated Garden Buddha

Japanese Large Old Stone Seated Garden Buddha

H 19 in W 14.5 in D 10 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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Buddhist Prayer 'Mala' Beads, Japan
19th Century Buddhist Prayer 'Mala' Beads, Japan

19th Century Buddhist Prayer 'Mala' Beads, Japan

H 0.19 in Dm 0.5 in
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
natural wooden (perhaps Rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads with customary larger "Guru" beads. These
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

H 10 in W 10 in D 2 in
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted natural wooden Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of wood
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

H 20 in W 1 in D 0.3 in
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
handcrafted natural wood (perhaps rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads with four large square-like beads called
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

H 17.5 in W 7 in D 1 in
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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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

H 20 in W 14 in D 2 in
Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
natural wooden (perhaps Rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads with customary larger "Guru" beads. These
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

H 7 in W 17.5 in D 10.25 in
Vintage Tibetan Prayer Beads 'Malas'
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large size vintage wooden Tibetan prayer beads ‘malas’ with jade and macramé accent. Measure: 50
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Jade

Vintage Tibetan Prayer Beads 'Malas'
Vintage Tibetan Prayer Beads 'Malas'

Vintage Tibetan Prayer Beads 'Malas'

H 50 in Dm 50 in
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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 1000 Beads
Japanese Antique Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 1000 Beads

Japanese Antique Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 1000 Beads

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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Rosewood Temple Mala Prayer Beads 800 Beads, 19th Century
Japanese Rosewood Temple Mala Prayer Beads 800 Beads, 19th Century

Japanese Rosewood Temple Mala Prayer Beads 800 Beads, 19th Century

H 0.65 in W 216 in D 0.65 in
Old Chinese Agarwood Carving Standing Buddha Statue Pendent & Beads Necklace
Located in 景德镇市, CN
stories from the Buddha's life. The beads necklace, or mala, is traditionally used in meditation and
Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Old Chinese Agarwood Carving Standing Buddha Statue Pendent & Beads Necklace
Old Chinese Agarwood Carving Standing Buddha Statue Pendent & Beads Necklace

Old Chinese Agarwood Carving Standing Buddha Statue Pendent & Beads Necklace

H 4.73 in Dm 1.97 in
Large White Tara Painted Thangka, Dharamshala School, Mid-20th Century, India
Located in Austin, TX
holding a mala (prayer beads). Her other two hands are held at chest height, clasping a wish fulfilling
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Mid-20th Century Indian Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas

Large White Tara Painted Thangka, Dharamshala School, Mid-20th Century, India
Large White Tara Painted Thangka, Dharamshala School, Mid-20th Century, India

Large White Tara Painted Thangka, Dharamshala School, Mid-20th Century, India

H 65 in W 45.5 in D 0.1 in
"Mala" String of 108 Handmade Stoneware Beads
Located in Culver City, CA
"Nala" String of 108 Handmade Stoneware Beads, which refer to Buddhist Rosary which is used to
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

"Mala" String of 108 Handmade Stoneware Beads
"Mala" String of 108 Handmade Stoneware Beads

"Mala" String of 108 Handmade Stoneware Beads

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 Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Stone, Jade

Vintage or Antique Emerald Green Jadeite Necklace, Mala, or Prayer Beads
Vintage or Antique Emerald Green Jadeite Necklace, Mala, or Prayer Beads

Vintage or Antique Emerald Green Jadeite Necklace, Mala, or Prayer Beads

H 29.93 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

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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 Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar
Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar

Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar

H 8.25 in W 4 in D 3 in
Japan Antique Tea Master Ceremony Guide Double Scroll Matsudara Fumai 1751-1818
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our most recent Japanese acquisitions Hand-Painted Double Tea Master Scroll (2) entitled: Tea Ceremony Rules of Matsudaira Fumai (1751-1818) Includes a later wooden collecto...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japan Antique Tea Master Ceremony Guide Double Scroll Matsudara Fumai 1751-1818
Japan Antique Tea Master Ceremony Guide Double Scroll Matsudara Fumai 1751-1818

Japan Antique Tea Master Ceremony Guide Double Scroll Matsudara Fumai 1751-1818

H 8 in W 160 in D 0.5 in
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Mala Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of mala beads available for sale. Frequently made of wood, stone and coral, all mala beads available were constructed with great care. Mala beads have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much are Mala Beads?

Mala beads can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,275, while the lowest priced sells for $395 and the highest can go for as much as $3,000.

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