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180 - A long necklace composed of one hundred and eight spherical beads carved from dark red jade, with variations into browns, crimson, and ochre tones. The beads are polished and have a smooth finish, with natural color variations. The necklace is strung on modern red thread with visible knots at the ends and three additional, larger beads, following the traditional pattern of Buddhist mālā. The number of 108 beads corresponds to the sacred number in Buddhism, used for the repetition of mantras during meditation. The three additional beads at the end symbolize the “jewels of Buddhism”: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) or later.
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A long necklace composed of one hundred and eight spherical beads carved from dark red jade, with variations into browns, crimson, and ochre tones. The beads are polished and have a smooth finish, with natural color variations. The necklace is strung on modern red thread with visible knots at the ends and three additional, larger beads, following the traditional pattern of Buddhist mālā. The number of 108 beads corresponds to the sacred number in Buddhism, used for the repetition of mantras during meditation. The three additional beads at the end symbolize the “jewels of Buddhism”: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) or later. Bead diameter: 11–12 mm Total weight: 210 g
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Upcoming Special Fall Auction, October 28 - Session 1: Asian ArtAuction house
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