Pema raka carnelian - String of beads

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Five antique Indo-Tibetan Pema Raka carnelian beads of ellipsoid shape from the 18th century, with a total weight of 40 g, a 14 cm strand length, in good condition.

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Five antique Indo-Tibetan pema raka carnelian beads of ellipsoid shape. Signs of age and wear. Best quality pema raka beads.

Pema raka beads are hard to find, sough and highly appreciate in Indo-Tibetan and Himalayan areas and among bead collectors. The Tibetan name Pema Raka originates from the sanskrit 'Rakta Padma' (Red or Blood Lotus). Known in Chinese as Nan Hong 南红.

Worn. Good condition.
Highly collectible and useful as jewelry supplies.

Smallest bead measures: 21,4 x 13,7 mm.
Largest bead measures: 32,7 x 18,1 x 12 mm.
Strand measures (bead to bead): 14 cm. / 5,5 inches.
Weight: 40 grams.

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Five antique Indo-Tibetan pema raka carnelian beads of ellipsoid shape. Signs of age and wear. Best quality pema raka beads.

Pema raka beads are hard to find, sough and highly appreciate in Indo-Tibetan and Himalayan areas and among bead collectors. The Tibetan name Pema Raka originates from the sanskrit 'Rakta Padma' (Red or Blood Lotus). Known in Chinese as Nan Hong 南红.

Worn. Good condition.
Highly collectible and useful as jewelry supplies.

Smallest bead measures: 21,4 x 13,7 mm.
Largest bead measures: 32,7 x 18,1 x 12 mm.
Strand measures (bead to bead): 14 cm. / 5,5 inches.
Weight: 40 grams.

FREE SHIPPING WITH TRACKABLE REGISTERED MAIL.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Estimated period
18th century
Metal
Pema raka carnelian
Total weight
40 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country of Origin
China
Dynastic Style/Period
1700-1800
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