Twelve-bead turquoise bracelet, Tibet, Qing dynasty

Bracelet made up of twelve irregularly shaped turquoise beads in green and blue tones with natural veins, strung on elastic thread. Piece linked to Tibetan Buddhist devotional practices, possibly used as part of a mala or ritual rosary. Qing dynasty (1644-1912) or later.

Diameter of beads: 15 mm (approx.)

Weight: 43.7 g