Japanese Ojime Beads
Japanese Antique Zen Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 800 Beads With Alms Bowl
Located in South Burlington, VT
original attached triangular shaped stone ojime.
A huge antique communal 24 foot prayer bead necklace
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 0.6 in W 283 in D 0.6 in
Japanese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Inro, Meiji Period, late 19th c, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A good Japanese carved cinnabar three case inro with mixed metal ojime, Meiji period, late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Silver, Copper
Antique Japanese WovenSilk PaintedCeramicOjimes Beadwork Embroidery Inro
Located in Chicago, IL
tubular beads.
We could not find any Japanese beads constructed from handmade rice-paper like this in any
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18th Century Japanese Decorative Objects
Antique Japanese Inro by Shigehide Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
a small carved rabbit ojime bead and a carved wood netsuke in shape of a tree trunk accompanying the
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japan 1870 Meiji Period Round Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Wood With Flying Cranes
Located in Miami, FL
ojime (緒締め), lit. is a bead cord fastener used in Japanese inrō (carrying cases). It is typically under
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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer, Wood, Ebony
H 3.07 in Dm 1.18 in
Japan 1800 Edo Period Six Drawer Inro In Lacquered Gilt Wood With Utensils
Located in Miami, FL
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Ojime: An ojime (緒締め), lit. is a bead cord fastener used in Japanese inrō (carrying cases). It is
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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Coral
H 3.93 in W 1.96 in D 1.06 in
Japan 18th Century Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster
Located in Miami, FL
ojime (緒締め), lit. is a bead cord fastener used in Japanese inrō (carrying cases). It is typically under
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities
Materials
Silver
H 3.46 in W 2.44 in D 0.59 in
Japan 1810 Kajikawa Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster
Located in Miami, FL
as an art object for collection.
Ojime: An ojime (緒締め), lit. is a bead cord fastener used in
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Antique 1810s Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Agate, Gold
H 3.07 in W 2.17 in D 0.71 in
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Wood
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Silver, Metal
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Located in Ottawa, Ontario
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
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Abalone, Lacquer
H 3.5 in W 8.75 in D 4 in
Signed Japanese White Lacquer and Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
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Lacquer
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Three Faces Antique Japanese Folk Play Mask Ojime
Located in Stamford, CT
information and similar examples see the book "Ojime Magical Jewels of Japan by Kinsey published by Abrams
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl Necklace suspending Rare Antique Signed Bronze Ojime Bead
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning Baroque Fresh Water Pearls suspending a Rare Antique Signed Bronze *Ojime Bead beautifully
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Antique 19th Century Japanese More Necklaces
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Cultured Pearl
Japanese Fine Antique Kiseru Pipe, Pouch, Slipcase, Bead Ojime and Mice
Located in South Burlington, VT
original amber colored old ojime bead all dating to the 19th century- over `100 years ago.
The kiseru
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects
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Bronze
Pearl Necklace suspending Rare Antique Signed Bronze Ojime Bead
Located in Montreal, QC
closure. **Only Ojime bead is 19th century.
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Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Collection of Five Japanese Wood Netsukes / Ojime
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun collection of five Japanese wood netsukes and ojimes, circa 20th century. Four of the pieces
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Japanese Lacquer Inro with Maki-e Landscape Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese four-case inro with string and an amber bead ojime of Meiji period circa 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Japanese Signed Bone Inro with Birds and Erotic Scenes
Located in Dallas, TX
sash to suspend the inro. An ojime, or bead, is provided on the cords between the inro and netsuke to
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
Japan 1830 Edo Period Six Drawer Inro In Lacquered Gilt Wood With A Carriage
Located in Miami, FL
accessory and came to be regarded as an art object for collection.
Ojime: An ojime (緒締め), lit. is a bead
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Antique 1830s Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Gold, Silver
H 3.6 in W 1.5 in D 1.06 in
Japan 1810 Edo Period Takamaki-e Five Drawer Inro In Lacquered Wood With A Hawk
Located in Miami, FL
as an art object for collection.
Ojime: An ojime (緒締め), lit. is a bead cord fastener used in
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Antique 1810s Japanese Edo Lacquer
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Coral, Silver
H 3.5 in W 1.62 in D 1.5 in
Ojime Bead Belt
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Early 20th century ojime bead belt featuring cinnabar, lacquer, resin, bone, and another composite
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Japanese Inro Pipe Case Kanban (Shop Sign)
Located in Seattle, WA
lacquered wood, with stitched leather pipe case (kiseruzutsu) and carved wood ojime (bead) on suspended rope
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures
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Wood, Rope
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Japanese Ojime Beads For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of Japanese ojime beads for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Japanese ojime beads — often made from wood, lacquer and giltwood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of Japanese ojime beads available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century.
How Much are Japanese Ojime Beads?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,125, while they’re typically $695 on the low end and $5,960 highest priced.
Questions About Japanese Ojime Beads
- What is an Ojime bead?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021An ojime bead is a handcrafted decorative bead that is used in carrying cases. These beads are carved into specific shapes or feature images. They originated in Japan, and ojime in Japanese means “cord fastener.” The beads are usually 1 inch or less in diameter.