One hundred and ten Liulí ‘Mala’ bead necklace, Minguo period

Pendant or "Mala", made up of a total of 110 spherical Liuli "琉璃" or "colored polish" beads of intense blue colour, finished in decorative carved stone beads. The "Malas" or "念珠", are elements used for prayer in the Buddhist religion, as an instrument of the Dharma that helps the wearer to count the prayers or mantras recited. Minguo period (1912-1949).

Diameter: 9 mm (approx.)

Weight: 108 g