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Antique Prayer Beads

Japanese Antique Zen Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 800 Beads With Alms Bowl
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find!: 24 feet long Zen monk Mala Prayer Bead String plus original wooden alms bowl with its
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Prayer Beads

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Wood

Japanese Antique Zen Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 800 Beads With Alms Bowl
Japanese Antique Zen Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 800 Beads With Alms Bowl
$360 Sale Price / set
58% Off
H 0.6 in W 283 in D 0.6 in
Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
(perhaps Rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads with customary larger "Guru" beads. These rosary-type prayer
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Prayer Beads

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Wood

Chinese Jade Finely Guanyin, early 19th Century
Located in Sarasota, FL
, hands, prayer beads. The figure rests on finely carved wooden support 7/8" tall.
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Prayer Beads

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Jade

Antique Chinese Jade Finely  Guanyin, early 19th Century
Chinese Jade Finely  Guanyin, early 19th Century
$5,400
H 8 in W 2.875 in D 1.875 in
Chinese Jade Figure of Guanyin
Located in Bradenton, FL
) holding a scroll in one hand, prayer beads in the other. Affixed to carved wood base, older label
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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Prayer Beads

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Organic Material

Antique Chinese Jade Figure of Guanyin
Chinese Jade Figure of Guanyin
$2,800
H 6 in W 1 in D 1 in
Chinese Bronzed Seated Buddha with Boys
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
a set of prayer beads in his left hand. Two boys sit perched on his shoulders while a further three
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Prayer Beads

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Copper

Antique Chinese Bronzed Seated Buddha with Boys
Chinese Bronzed Seated Buddha with Boys
$482
H 5.71 in W 4.53 in D 2.56 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Buddha is resting at ease, raising the right arm up and holding the prayer beads in the hand. The Buddha
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Prayer Beads

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Bronze

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha
Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
H 6.5 in W 7 in D 3.5 in
Old or Antique Japanese Wooden Figurine of a Buddhist Monk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: The prayer beads in his right hand
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Prayer Beads

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Wood

Antique Indian Miniature painting of a Maharaja, Jaipur c. 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
sword while his hand holds prayer beads. The whole has a regal quality. The back of the frame has an
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique Prayer Beads

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Paper

Small Buddha Statue in white jade
Located in Milano, IT
pleasures of life. In his hand, he holds a carefully carved string of prayer beads, a symbol of wisdom and
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Prayer Beads

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Jade

Antique Small Buddha Statue in white jade
Small Buddha Statue in white jade
$961
H 6.5 in W 9.45 in D 4.73 in
Japanese Gosu Blue Satsuma Vase with Rakan Figures, Meiji Period
Located in Newark, England
. One figure is seated on a bamboo chair holding prayer beads, distinguished by long flowing eyebrows
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Prayer Beads

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Framed Japanese Portrait of a Buddhist Priest by Goro Kamenaga
Located in Atlanta, GA
on top and holding a string of prayer beads in his hands. Although not possible for us to know his
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1910s Japanese Meiji Antique Prayer Beads

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Silk

Late 19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered and Parcel-Gilt Altar Chair
By Tony Duquette, James Mont
Located in Glasgow, GB
provides discreet storage, likely intended to hold scrolls, prayer beads, or other ritual items essential
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Prayer Beads

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Gold Leaf

Antique Late 19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered and Parcel-Gilt Altar Chair
Late 19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered and Parcel-Gilt Altar Chair
$716 Sale Price
35% Off
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 14.38 in
Knight of the Teutonic Order: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving in Reception Attire
Located in Langweer, NL
dignity and grandeur. His composed pose, holding gloves and prayer beads, reflects the spiritual and
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1790s Antique Prayer Beads

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Paper

Exquisite 1806 Shiva and Vishnu Harihara Print - Hindu Art Treasure
Located in Langweer, NL
omniscience, seated in a meditative pose on a lotus pedestal. The deity holds symbolic items, including prayer
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Early 1800s Antique Prayer Beads

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Paper

Rare 1806 Trimurti Trinity Antique Print - Hindu Deity Engraving Collectible
Located in Langweer, NL
meditative pose on a pedestal. The figure holds symbolic objects, including a flame and prayer beads
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Early 1800s Antique Prayer Beads

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Paper

Hindu Ascetics and Priest – Saniassi, Pandaron, and Carepatré, 1806
Located in Langweer, NL
is shown in a relaxed yet attentive posture, holding a string of prayer beads and seated near ritual
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Early 1800s French Antique Prayer Beads

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Paper

Traditional Egyptian Costumes – 18th-Century Ethnographic Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
wear a long gown and holds a string of prayer beads, while B wears a fur-lined cloak and cap. Figure C
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Prayer Beads

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Paper

Islamic Costume Print Pilgrim Attire of Mecca, 1863 Dutch Lithograph
Located in Langweer, NL
purity, humility, and equality before God. He holds a string of prayer beads in his right hand
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1860s Antique Prayer Beads

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Paper

Antique Japanese Ink Painting of Hotei by Kita Busei, Edo Period, c. 1820-1850
Located in TORQUAY, AU
, striding forward with his iconic cloth sack (or Budai, his namesake) slung over a staff and prayer beads in
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Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Prayer Beads

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Silk, Teak

1930 s Turkish Oushak Rug with Warm, Neutral Colors and Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
host a chorus of abstract floral motifs, repeating with the cadence of prayer beads, while cypress
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Prayer Beads

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Wool

Indian Guru Teaching Disciples – Sonnerat Engraving, Enlightenment Era, 1806
Located in Langweer, NL
stands nearby, adorned with prayer beads and arms crossed in contemplative respect. To the left, a half
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Early 1800s Antique Prayer Beads

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Paper

Devout Reflection: A Medieval Bourgeoise in Prayer, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
, likely a rosary, which serves as a focal point for prayer and meditation. The beads provide a stark
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1840s Antique Prayer Beads

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Paper

Devout Reflection: A Medieval Bourgeoise in Prayer, 1847
Devout Reflection: A Medieval Bourgeoise in Prayer, 1847
$124 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 0 in
Indian Brahmin Penitents and Pilgrim – Rare 18th Century Ritual Engraving, 1734
Located in Langweer, NL
rigid meditation on what appears to be a stretched animal hide floating in water, holding a prayer bead
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1730s Antique Prayer Beads

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Paper

Possibly Saint Hubert or Saint Eustace, Wood, Spanish School, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
25,120,284) and an early 16th century half prayer bead from the Netherlands with the saint also mounted. The
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Prayer Beads

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Wood

Venetian School, Ottoman Honey Merchant
Located in London, GB
saucer.  He wears prayer beads on his wrist.  The blue and white tent has been erected close to a town
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Early 17th Century Antique Prayer Beads

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Canvas, Oil

Venetian School, Ottoman Honey Merchant
$220,491 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.32 in W 40.56 in
Sitting Buddha Percelain Night Lamp, French Chinoiserie 1900´s
By Cristalleries De Sevres, Limoges, ROBJ
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
meant to absorb and transform sorrow, making him a talisman of contentment. The prayer beads suggest
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Prayer Beads

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Bronze

Japan Gem Antique Gilt Bronze Kanon Guanyin Signed Shohei
Located in South Burlington, VT
his chest by a beaded prayer necklace. The separately cast mandorla is positioned at the rear of head
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Prayer Beads

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Bronze

Japan Gem Antique Gilt Bronze Kanon Guanyin Signed Shohei
Japan Gem Antique Gilt Bronze Kanon Guanyin Signed Shohei
$1,920 Sale Price
50% Off
H 11 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in

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Seated Monk with Prayer Beads
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully carved and weathered seated monk holding prayer beads. This Burmese piece was donated
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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Prayer Beads

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Teak

Antique Seated Monk with Prayer Beads
Seated Monk with Prayer Beads
H 13 in W 8 in D 6 in
Antique 108 Blood Coral Long Necklace with Thick Beads, 1900s
Located in Antwerp, BE
amulets depending on one's local tradition. Because prayer beads are often painted in pigment, various
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Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Prayer Beads

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Coral

Seated Stone Ganesha
Located in New York, NY
traditional implements such as prayer beads and an axe, it is well carved, with perfectly rendered details
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18th Century and Earlier Nepalese Antique Prayer Beads

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Stone

Seated Stone Ganesha
Seated Stone Ganesha
H 21 in W 14 in D 5.5 in
Chinese Blanc de Chine Budai or Pu-Tai
Located in Sheffield, MA
Chinese Blanc de Chine Dehua porcelain Budai or Pu-tai with an open-mouthed smile, holding prayer
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Prayer Beads

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Ceramic

19th Century Gold Mounted Rudraksha Seed Pencil, Unmarked, circa 1880
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
large evergreen broad-leaved tree whose seed is traditionally used for prayer beads in Hinduism and
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1880s English Victorian Antique Prayer Beads

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Gold

Hardwood Budai/Hotei
Located in Manchester, GB
, prayer beads, oogi (fan) and a yuan bao(ancient Chinese money, now a symbol of wealth) by his side. With
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1920s Chinese Antique Prayer Beads

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Hardwood

Hardwood Budai/Hotei
Hardwood Budai/Hotei
H 14.5 in W 39.25 in D 17.25 in
Antique Double Sided Rosary Bead with Head of Christ and Skull Carved in Bone
Located in Chicago, IL
prayer beads were made of human skulls (extremely unlikely in this case!), but most medieval people would
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16th Century German Antique Prayer Beads

Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
rounded, bald head split by a carefree smile and eyes half-closed in merriment. A set of prayer beads are
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Prayer Beads

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Wood

Rare 76.1 Grams Of Fine Butterscotch Amber Necklace Or Prayer Beads
Located in Media, PA
, meticulously strung together to create a striking necklace or set of prayer beads. The warm, earthy tones of
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Early 20th Century Antique Prayer Beads

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Amber

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
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1830s Japanese Edo Antique Prayer Beads

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Straw, Wood

Gorgeous Antique Butterscotch Amber Necklace 155.8 Grams
Located in Media, PA
This is a vintage amber prayer bead necklace. It features large, polished amber beads with a rich
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Early 1900s Antique Prayer Beads

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Amber

19th Century KPM Porcelain Plaque of Saint Jerome
By KPM Porcelain
Located in London, GB
holding an open Bible, a skull with an hourglass, a crucifix and a set prayer beads. The plaque features
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Late 19th Century German Antique Prayer Beads

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Porcelain, Giltwood

Japanese Antique Mala Beads Jizo Spiritual Guardian of Travelers
Located in South Burlington, VT
what a string of prayer mala beads and an alms bowl in his left hand and carrying a hat "kasa or
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Prayer Beads

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Stone

Fabulous Chinese Buddhist Luohan Prayer Beads Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful in its simplicity… hand carved six Chinese Buddhist Luohan Prayer beads Bracelet, inter
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Early 20th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Prayer Beads

Japanese Antique Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 1000 Beads
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find 24 feet long A huge antique communal 24 foot prayer bead necklace consisting of over
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Prayer Beads

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Wood

Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
hand-crafted natural wood (perhaps Rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads. These rosary-type large prayer
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Prayer Beads

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Wood

Japanese Rosewood Temple Mala Prayer Beads 800 Beads, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find 18 feet long A huge antique communal 18 foot prayer bead necklace consisting of over
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Prayer Beads

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Wood

Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were often used by Buddhist monks in temple rituals and worn by Samurai
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Prayer Beads

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Wood

Antique Japanese wooden prayer beads / wall hanging object / 1800s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a "Hyakumanben Nenbutsu Juzu" (Hyakumanben Nembutsu Prayer Beads), crafted between the late
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Prayer Beads

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Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were often used by Buddhist monks in temple rituals and worn by Samurai
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Prayer Beads

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Wood

Antique Chinese Amber Court Necklace or Mala, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
based on the Buddhist mala, a string of Tibetan prayer beads. Legend has it that when the Emperor
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19th Century Chinese Antique Prayer Beads

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Amber

Antique Yellow-Orange Amber Chinese Court Necklace, Mala, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
mala, a string of Tibetan prayer beads. Legend has it that when the Emperor Shunzhi invited the fifth
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19th Century Chinese Antique Prayer Beads

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Amber

Japanese Shop Sign Kanban
Located in Hudson, NY
Large sculpture of prayer beads used as a shop sign. Can be displayed flat or hung on a wall.
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Prayer Beads

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Wood

Japanese Shop Sign 
Kanban
Japanese Shop Sign 
Kanban
H 40 in W 12 in D 4 in
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
-type prayer bead necklaces were used by Buddhist monks in temple prayers / rituals and worn by Samurai
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Prayer Beads

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Wood

Traditional Islamic Attire of an Imam from Turkey, 1844 Lithograph
Located in Langweer, NL
Beads: The imam is holding a string of prayer beads, used for keeping count while reciting prayers
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1840s Antique Prayer Beads

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Paper

Qing Dynasty Cast Bronze Standing Guanyin with Shisou Mark
Located in San Diego, CA
onto the platform. Wearing a prayers beads necklace with stoic face beneath the headdress. she holds a
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Prayer Beads

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Bronze

Japan Fine Old Buddhist Figure in Original Gold and Black Lacquer Box , Zushi
Located in South Burlington, VT
five earthly elements in one hand and prayer beads in the other. Fine condition. The lacquer and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Prayer Beads

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Wood, Giltwood

19th Century Buddhist Prayer Mala Beads, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Buddhist prayer (Mala) beads, Japanese, 19th century Japanese Buddhist prayer (Mala) beads
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Prayer Beads

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Wood

Antique Joyful Buddha Sculpture Brings Hope for Our World
Located in South Burlington, VT
representing his worldly views and cosmos in his right hand and prayer beads (hope for mankind) in his left
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Prayer Beads

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Iron

19th C Russian Orthodox Icon Saint Venerable Seraphim of Sarov, Wonderworker."
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
figure of a Saint Seraphim of Sarov (1754–1833), distinguished by his long robe, prayer beads, and serene
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Prayer Beads

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Wood

A French 19th C. Prie Dieu with Embroidered Beaded Upholstery
Located in Southampton, NY
A French 19th C. Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair with Hand-Embroidered Beaded Upholstery. A high wooden
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19th Century French Antique Prayer Beads

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Wood, Beads

Buddha Amitabha in gilded and lacquered wood, East Asia, late 19th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Buddhist mala—a prayer rosary with finely carved beads, a symbol of meditation, wisdom, and the recitation
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Prayer Beads

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Wood

Bronze Bookends - Reading Monks
By Armor Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
red robe with his rosary or prayer beads falling from his lap to the base of the bookend.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Prayer Beads

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Bronze

Bronze Bookends - Reading Monks
H 7.5 in W 4 in L 7.5 in
Chinese Blanc de Chine Sculpture of Budai
Located in Wilton, CT
, Budai (cloth sack), Carrying his Bag of Gifts in One Hand and a String of Prayer Beads in the Other
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Prayer Beads

Chinese Shadow Agate Snuff Bottle, 18th-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
right hand and prayer beads in the other hand and a bat in flight. About 3 inches high.
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Prayer Beads

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Agate

Vintage or Antique Emerald Green Jadeite Necklace, Mala, or Prayer Beads
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This vintage or antique necklace of emerald green jadeite beads, also known as mala or prayer beads
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Prayer Beads

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Stone, Jade

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Antique English Burl Burr Walnut Wooden Victorian Double Tea Caddy 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Superb Example of an English Georgian style Well figured Burr Walnut Double Interior Section Tea Caddy of quite rare dome top and spreading base outline, generous proportions and o...
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Prayer Beads

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Mahogany, Walnut, Burl

Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and Side Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Nightstand Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full extension, soft close drawer ...
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2010s American Modern Antique Prayer Beads

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Maple, Oak, Walnut

Chinese Porcelain Powder Blue Gilt Dragon Charger, Late Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent Chinese powder blue glazed porcelain charger with painted gilt decoration, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The large and impressive Chinese porcelain charger gla...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Prayer Beads

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Porcelain

Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Dansk Bed
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Posted bed with solid wood construction, hand-cut joinery and custom Dutchman brass joint. Handmade in Los Angeles, California. Bed frame available in King or Queen, inquire for o...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Prayer Beads

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Brass

Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Dansk Bed
Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Dansk Bed
$10,200 / item
H 60 in W 80 in D 84 in
Chinese Low Kang Table, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that household members would sit or recline upon. Low tables placed atop the ka...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Prayer Beads

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Hardwood

Chinese Low Kang Table, C. 1850
Chinese Low Kang Table, C. 1850
$3,280
H 11.5 in W 29.5 in D 17 in
Antique Japanese History Book Meiji Era, circa 1878
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Japanese History book Meiji era, circa 1878 Woodblock print book Book dimensions: 182 mm x 121 mm There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the photos.
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1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Prayer Beads

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Paper

Antique Japanese History Book Meiji Era, circa 1878
Antique Japanese History Book Meiji Era, circa 1878
$480 Sale Price
42% Off
H 4.77 in W 7.17 in D 0.67 in
Blue and White Porcelain Tulipiere Vase
By Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom
Located in Manassas Park, VA
This vase is a traditional porcelain tulipiere from Jingdezhen, a town long distinguished by imperial patronage. In the 17th century tulipiere were used to grow tulip bulbs indoors ...
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20th Century Chinese Antique Prayer Beads

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Porcelain

Blue and White Porcelain Tulipiere Vase
Blue and White Porcelain Tulipiere Vase
$1,090 / item
H 42.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
Chinese Ming Period Jade Carving Mounted in 14K Gold as Pendant.
By Wei Xiao Ming
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese Ming period dragon carving mounted as pendant in yellow gold. The metal mounting is marked 14K. Total weight 44g.
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Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Prayer Beads

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Jade

Japanese antique long wooden low table/1868-1920/simple design sofa table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden workbench from the first half of the 20th century in Japan, a piece with its stately construction and long history. Katsura and horse chestnut wood are used for the ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Showa Antique Prayer Beads

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Wood

Stunning Large Blue White Vase - From the Collection of Ann Gordon Getty
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Large Chinese Porcelain Vase Owned by Gordon and Ann Getty. A true find for collectors! Ann Getty was a paleoanthropologist, arts patron, interior designer, author, and one of Ameri...
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20th Century Chinese Antique Prayer Beads

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Porcelain

Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Pair of Tethered Hawks
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Captivating Japanese Showa period two-panel folding byobu screen featuring a pair of hawks or birds or prey tethered to a wooden perch. The painting has ink and natural colored pigme...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Prayer Beads

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Brass

Chinese Jade Finely Carved Libation Cup, early Qing Dynasty.
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese light celadon jade libation cup from early 19th, possibly 18th century. The item is executed in archaistic Ming style.
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Prayer Beads

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Jade

An Important Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Important Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: A dignified portrayal of the bodhisattva, resplendent with blue-black pigment detailing t...
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Prayer Beads

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Wood

Collection of large version of Arne Jacobsen Solid Brass Door Handles
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ARNE JACOBSEN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN The iconic Arne Jacobson door handles, large model 111 mm, in solid brass. The handles were designed for the Royal SAS Hotel in Copenhagen, 1959...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Antique Prayer Beads

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Brass

Vintage German Brass Ship Clock from Philips, 1970s
By Philips
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage ship clock made by Philips in West Germany during the 1970s.It features a brass body frame and clear glass cover. This item has been converted into a battery-powered clockwor...
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1970s German Industrial Antique Prayer Beads

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Brass

Japanese Antique Pair of Wood Rice Measure Vessels
Located in South Burlington, VT
Special find from our last Japanese Acquisition Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with these treasures from Japan! This special ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Prayer Beads

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Metal

Japanese Antique Pair of Wood Rice Measure Vessels
Japanese Antique Pair of Wood Rice Measure Vessels
$316 Sale Price / set
36% Off
H 12.5 in Dm 12 in
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Antique Prayer Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique prayer beads for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique prayer beads was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. Antique prayer beads have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique prayer beads are generally popular furniture pieces, but Baroque style is often sought at 1stDibs. Karen Sugarman Designs produced beautiful antique prayer beads that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Prayer Beads?

Antique prayer beads can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,448, while the lowest priced sells for $850 and the highest can go for as much as $13,004.
Questions About Antique Prayer Beads
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Identifying an antique bead is a careful art. First inspect the bead for any seams that could indicate it was molded in a contemporary fashion. Antique beads tend to have a larger center hole. Inspect the bead for signs of natural age. An expert can help you confirm the approximate age of your bead. Shop a range of antique beads from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if a beaded purse is an antique, first look at the frame. Antiques will usually have die-stamped frames, so you should be able to see the pattern on both sides of the metal. The frame is typically cast with newer bags, resulting in the pattern only being on one side. Next, examine the clasps. If your bag is antique, you should be able to detect a gap or seam where the maker soldered on the clasp, while a newer reproduction will frequently have a one-piece clasp and frame with no seams. Finally, look at the interior lining. Antique purses often have a ribbon sewn onto the seam where the lining meets the frame, but this detail will usually not be present on a reproduction. If you have doubts about your bag's age, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of beaded bags.