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Large Patinated Chinese Bronze of Laughing Buddha, China, Circa 1900
Large Patinated Chinese Bronze of Laughing Buddha, China, Circa 1900

Large Patinated Chinese Bronze of Laughing Buddha, China, Circa 1900

Located in Nottingham, GB

In his hand, Buddha holds a mala, or strand of prayer beads, an object associated with meditation, mindfulness, and spiritual reflection.

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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

1930's Turkish Oushak Rug with Warm, Neutral Colors and Modern Style
1930's Turkish Oushak Rug with Warm, Neutral Colors and Modern Style

1930's Turkish Oushak Rug with Warm, Neutral Colors and Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

Soft ochre tones and tranquil tan hues host a chorus of abstract floral motifs, repeating with the cadence of prayer beads, while cypress trees—tall, slender, and enduring—stand in s...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Indian Guru Teaching Disciples – Sonnerat Engraving, Enlightenment Era, 1806
Indian Guru Teaching Disciples – Sonnerat Engraving, Enlightenment Era, 1806

Indian Guru Teaching Disciples – Sonnerat Engraving, Enlightenment Era, 1806

Located in Langweer, NL

Surrounding him are disciples in various poses: one bows fully in an act of reverence, another kneels and listens intently, while a third stands nearby, adorned with prayer beads and...

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of Five Antique Indian Figurative Paintings
Set of Five Antique Indian Figurative Paintings

Set of Five Antique Indian Figurative Paintings

Located in San Francisco, CA

Painting 2: A seated Muslim mystic or dervish holds small loose manuscript slips or prayer books in his right hand while fingering a long strand of prayer beads in his left.

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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Devout Reflection: A Medieval Bourgeoise in Prayer, 1847
Devout Reflection: A Medieval Bourgeoise in Prayer, 1847

Devout Reflection: A Medieval Bourgeoise in Prayer, 1847

Located in Langweer, NL

Her hands are clasped in front of her chest, holding a string of beads, likely a rosary, which serves as a focal point for prayer and meditation.

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Antique 1840s 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

Located in Langweer, NL

The upper right image presents a solitary ascetic woman seated in rigid meditation on what appears to be a stretched animal hide floating in water, holding a prayer bead mala. The ca...

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Antique 1730s Prints

Materials

Paper

Possibly Saint Hubert or Saint Eustace, Wood, Spanish School, 16th Century
Possibly Saint Hubert or Saint Eustace, Wood, Spanish School, 16th Century

Possibly Saint Hubert or Saint Eustace, Wood, Spanish School, 16th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

However, when more space or development was available at various points in history, it was not uncommon for them to be shown with a horse: doorway of the chapel of Saint Hubertus in ...

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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Venetian School, Ottoman Honey Merchant

Venetian School, Ottoman Honey Merchant

Located in London, GB

The painting is redolent with period detail:  the merchant sits on a flat weave rug; in front of him is a painted tray (possibly either metal or papier maché) with a brass coffee pot...

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Early 17th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sitting Buddha Percelain Night Lamp, French Chinoiserie 1900´s
Sitting Buddha Percelain Night Lamp, French Chinoiserie 1900´s

Sitting Buddha Percelain Night Lamp, French Chinoiserie 1900´s

By Limoges, ROBJ, Cristalleries De Sevres

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

His large belly and joyful expression are meant to absorb and transform sorrow, making him a talisman of contentment. The prayer beads suggest spiritual devotion, while the leaf may ...

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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair Bronze Kanon Guanyin Sculptures by Shohei, Gilt Finish, Japan
Antique Pair Bronze Kanon Guanyin Sculptures by Shohei, Gilt Finish, Japan

Antique Pair Bronze Kanon Guanyin Sculptures by Shohei, Gilt Finish, Japan

Located in South Burlington, VT

The simple hair line is decorated by a loop of flowers and his chest by a beaded prayer necklace. The separately cast mandorlas are positioned at the rear of head.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Pray, Oil Painting
Pray, Oil Painting

Pray, Oil Painting

By David Qiyi Liu

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist CommentsA Tibetan woman holding a prayer wheel and beads radiates quiet devotion. Painted in a classical realist style, the layers of multi-step glazing and subtle tonal trans...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Bronze Kanon Guanyin Sculpture by Shohei, Gilt Finish, Japan
Antique Bronze Kanon Guanyin Sculpture by Shohei, Gilt Finish, Japan

Antique Bronze Kanon Guanyin Sculpture by Shohei, Gilt Finish, Japan

Located in South Burlington, VT

The simple hair line is decorated by a loop of flowers and his chest by a beaded prayer necklace. The separately cast mandorla is positioned at the rear of head.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

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Prayer Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of prayer beads for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 1 vintage examples as well as 27 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of prayer beads to choose from, but Artisan prayer beads are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Kiersten Elizabeth, GEMME and Lotus Arts De Vivre are consistently popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 9, are particularly popular. A selection of bead and round cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our prayer beads for sale are for women, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Prayer Beads?

Prices for prayer beads start at $298 and top out at $16,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,535.