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Edo Period Japanese Antique Massive Hyakumanben Buddhist Prayer Beads Wabisabi
Edo Period Japanese Antique Massive Hyakumanben Buddhist Prayer Beads Wabisabi

Edo Period Japanese Antique Massive Hyakumanben Buddhist Prayer Beads Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese Buddhist prayer bead necklace known as Hyakumanben, or "One Million Recitations."

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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Straw, Wood

Mid 20th Century Buddhist Rosary of 18 Large Bone Beads
Mid 20th Century Buddhist Rosary of 18 Large Bone Beads

Mid 20th Century Buddhist Rosary of 18 Large Bone Beads

Located in Pomona, CA

This is a hand-strung mala necklace/rosary featuring large, barrel-shaped bone beads with intricate hand-carved and "batik" style dyeing process, portraying Buddhas and traditional a...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Religious Items

Materials

Bone, 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

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 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

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 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

Located in Studio City, CA

A very special antique collection - this long strand of Japanese hand-crafted natural wooden (perhaps Rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads with customary larger "Guru" beads.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

Located in Studio City, CA

Would be a great addition to any Buddha art or Buddhist accessory collection or look fine on the wrist as a fashion statement.

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Mid-20th Century Asian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Chinese Blanc-de-Chine Porcelain Figure of Guanyin
Chinese Blanc-de-Chine Porcelain Figure of Guanyin

Chinese Blanc-de-Chine Porcelain Figure of Guanyin

Located in Bradenton, FL

Long, gracefully modeled robes fall in layered folds around the body, complemented by a beaded necklace and additional strands of beads. One crossed hand holds a string of Buddhist p...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

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Ancestor Portrait of a Lady, Late Qing Dynasty

Ancestor Portrait of a Lady, Late Qing Dynasty

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H 63.78 in W 44.49 in D 1.19 in

Ancestor Portrait of a Lady, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in Florence, IT

Late Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portrait of a Lady with Buddhist Praying Beads , hand painted we framed the Scroll in Natural Elm and put it under glass to protect it.

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Early 20th Century Qing Paintings and Screens

Chinese Tibetan Buddhist Natural Solid Bead Amber Necklace 19th Century
Chinese Tibetan Buddhist Natural Solid Bead Amber Necklace 19th Century

Chinese Tibetan Buddhist Natural Solid Bead Amber Necklace 19th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

Chinese Tibetan Buddhist Natural Solid Bead Amber Necklace 19th Century Good condition overall.

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Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

Materials

Silk

Japanese Antique Traveling Shrine Buddhist Bodhisattva with Staff and Beads
Japanese Antique Traveling Shrine Buddhist Bodhisattva with Staff and Beads

Japanese Antique Traveling Shrine Buddhist Bodhisattva with Staff and Beads

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is an authentic old Japanese gold gilt and lacquered wooden antique traveling shrine -zushi- holding a Holy Buddhist Bodhisattva holding staff and beads. We acquired this one fr...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Japanese Antique Hyakumanben Buddhist Prayer Beads 1830s-1844s / Zen Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Hyakumanben Buddhist Prayer Beads 1830s-1844s / Zen Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Hyakumanben Buddhist Prayer Beads 1830s-1844s / Zen Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese Hyakumamben (Buddhist) prayer bead set. A Hyakumamben is a large ceremonial rosary used in Buddhist prayer services, where many monks and worshippers form...

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Antique 1830s Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Straw, Wood

Japanese Antique Hyakumanben Buddhist Prayer Beads 1800s-1860s / Zen Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Hyakumanben Buddhist Prayer Beads 1800s-1860s / Zen Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Hyakumanben Buddhist Prayer Beads 1800s-1860s / Zen Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese oversized Buddhist prayer bead necklace known as “Hyakumanben.”

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Wood

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

19th Century Buddhist Prayer 'Mala' Beads, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Buddhist prayer (Mala) beads, Japanese, 19th century Japanese Buddhist prayer (Mala) beads, exceptionally long, 1000 5/8" diameter beads strung as one long necklace with two (2) l...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects

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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

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly magnificent and special work - this beautiful and exceptionally long string of Japanese hand-crafted natural wood (perhaps Rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads. These rosary-ty...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Asian Japanese Chinese Vietnamese Agarwood Buddhist Prayer Bead Bracelet and Box
Asian Japanese Chinese Vietnamese Agarwood Buddhist Prayer Bead Bracelet and Box

Asian Japanese Chinese Vietnamese Agarwood Buddhist Prayer Bead Bracelet and Box

Located in Studio City, CA

Would be a great addition to any Buddhist prayer bead or artefacts collection or an eye-catching fashion piece when worn.

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20th Century Asian 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

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly magnificent and special work - this nearly 20-foot long string of Japanese hand-crafted natural wooden (perhaps Rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads with customary larger "Guru...

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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

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted natural wooden Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of wood, except for the large one which has glass insets.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, 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

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly magnificent and special work - this exceptionally long string of Japanese hand-crafted natural wooden (perhaps Rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads with customary larger "Guru"...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo 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

Located in Studio City, CA

These rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were used by Buddhist monks in temple prayers / rituals and worn by Samurai as amulets of protection.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Ritual Silver Mounted Horned Sheep Skull Kapala
Antique Tibetan Buddhist Ritual Silver Mounted Horned Sheep Skull Kapala

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Ritual Silver Mounted Horned Sheep Skull Kapala

Located in Forney, TX

Tibet, 19th century, used in shamanic Buddhist Tantra, hand-crafted from a real horned cashmere goat skull, elaborately mounted with repousse silver (unknown content) overlay, inset ...

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Old Japanese wooden large rosary / [Hyakumanben] / Temple equipment
Old Japanese wooden large rosary / [Hyakumanben] / Temple equipment

Old Japanese wooden large rosary / [Hyakumanben] / Temple equipment

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is one of the Buddhist prayer beads called Hyakumanben (meaning a million times).

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Commemorative Portrait
19th Century Chinese Commemorative Portrait

19th Century Chinese Commemorative Portrait

Located in Washington, DC

Qing dynasty hanging scroll of a Chinese scholar and Buddhist practitioner with beads. Exceptionally beautiful and realistic portraiture exhibiting a calm and serene expression.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Paintings and Screens

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Buddhist Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of buddhist beads available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique buddhist beads was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bronze and metal. Buddhist beads have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much are Buddhist Beads?

Buddhist beads can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,232, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $27,500.

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