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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

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Wood

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

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Giltwood, Lacquer, Wood, Ebony

Japan 1800 Edo Period Six Drawer Inro In Lacquered Gilt Wood With Utensils
Located in Miami, FL
. 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

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Coral

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

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Silver

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

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17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo ...
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Copper, Gold

Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e
Located in New York, NY
Stunning antique Japanese lacquer hair comb with a geometric petal-like background of stylized chrysanthemums and flowers done in gold and red maki-e. Possibly Edo or Meiji time peri...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

An Embroidered Cream Gros de Tours Waistcoat period Louis XVI France Circa 1785
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1785 France Elegant vest with basques in cream gros de Tours embroidered with silver and polychrome silk threads dating from the Louis XVI period. Embroidery with design of tr...
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1780s French Bustiers

A Mariano Fortuny Printed Cotton Fabric - Italy Circa 1940
By Mariano Fortuny
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1930/1950 Italy Metrage for curtain or refined decoration of a blue marbled cotton with large Terracotta decoration by Mariano Fortuny, famous Venetian manufacturer. Cotton tw...
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Electric Green Sleeveless Mongolian Lamb Fur Vest
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage Mongolian lamb vest is collarless with 2 pockets and 1 closing hook. The lining is worn and needs to be replaced. Made by "Rubini" Size fits like a EU 38/40 - US 8/10 me...
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20th Century Unknown Coats and Outerwear

Antique Japanese Charred Narrow Side Table
Located in Asheville, NC
This incredible antique Japanese side table has beautiful lines, with front legs slightly sloping forward. It is finished in a beautiful dark black/brown charred finish. It is a narr...
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Early 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Charred Narrow Side Table
Antique Japanese Charred Narrow Side Table
H 18.75 in W 27.5 in D 11.5 in
English Regency Oriental Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Chest Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This English Regency-era jewelry box embodies Oriental aesthetics with its sleek sarcophagus shape, tapered body, and angled lid. Adorning the lid are intricate Chinoiserie scenes de...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Pair 19th Century Regency Klismos Hooved Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century Regency Klismos chairs. These elegant chairs feature ebonized hardwood frames, classical gilded detail, carved pied-de-biche and newly upholstered cream silk sat...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood

1970s Tachi Castillo Crimson Mexicana Blouse and Skirt
By Tachi Castillo, Mexicana
Located in London, GB
This magnificent 1970s pin tucked cotton blouse and skirt set in deep crimson is from the most famous of the Mexican labels Tachi Castillo. The blouse has long sleeves with featuring...
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1970s Mexican Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Antique Indian Dhokra Horse and Rider Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely antique Indian Dhokra horse and rider sculpture. Probably from the late 19th or early 20th century as is evidenced by its natural patina and clear evidence of ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Metalwork

Materials

Metal

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 Black Lacquer Document Box with Plum Blossom Design, Taisho Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A high quality, antique, Japanese black lacquer document box. It has an external design of gold maki e plum blossoms. In Japanese culture plum blossom symbolises the beginning of Spr...
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Satsuma Incense Burner, Koro, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and elegant Japanese Satsuma tripod incense burner, koro, with pierced metal lid, signed Eizan (?) Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan. The koro, or censer, features a s...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Silver, Metal

Fine Japanese Lacquer Takamakura Geisha Pillow, First Half of the 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A fine Japanese lacquer Takamakura Geisha pillow, first half of the 20th century. Depicting Shi-Shi Lion between peony and rock in gold, silver, red and black hiramaki-e and takamaki...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Abalone, Lacquer

Signed Japanese White Lacquer and Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The case decorated overall in crackle-glaze white lacquer and fitted with a patinated metal carrying handle over three tiers of small drawers. The first two tiers are comprised of a ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Recent Sales

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

Materials

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

Materials

Bronze

Pearl Necklace suspending Rare Antique Signed Bronze Ojime Bead
Located in Montreal, QC
closure. **Only Ojime bead is 19th century. *Ojime are a type of bead which originated in Japan. They
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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

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

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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20th Century Belts

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

Materials

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
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    An 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.