Video bonus gift! Please be sure to watch the video for this listing to learn about a special gift which will be included with the sale! Description Beautiful string of vintage Buddhist mala prayer beads or shozoiki jyu-zu as they are called in Japanese. Prayer beads were first introduced into Japan along with Buddhism during the 6th century. The 1848 woodblock print image included below depicts the famous kabuki actor Okawa Hashizo as the priest Saigyo standing before Mt. Fuji with a string of prayer beads in his left hand. Japanese prayer beads are used to count devotions and are always carried by Buddhist priests and frequently by lay Buddhists at weddings, funerals and other ceremonial occasions. Japanese tea houses may also sometimes have a string of prayer beads hanging from the wall as a sign of reverence. Many Japanese prayer beads are sanctified by being blessed by a priest over a cloud of incense. About the Listed Item This vintage strand of Buddhist prayer beads includes one large "guru" bead with an attached tassel and five clear marker beads. The beads are made of resin and the entire piece is in good condition with some marks and scratches. There is a metal ring attached to the strand and this ring has some corrosion. Please read below to learn more about the history and function of Buddhist prayer beads. Size: Length (approximate): 31.2 inches (80 centimeters) Weight: 1.6 ounces (45 grams) More about Buddhist Prayer Beads Buddhist prayer beads also known as ...
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