19c Chinese buffalo horn & ivory BUDDHIST ROSARY mala
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Late Qing Dynasty (1890s to 1911) Chinese / Tibetan mala - Buddhist rosary consisting of 108 buffalo horn beads and 4 ivory ones that serve as spacers dividing the prayer beads into groups of 27 each. Beautiful translucent brown buffalo horn beads. Traditionally Buddhist rosary of 108 even-sized beads is used for mantra recitation. The thread represents the continuity of the buddhadharma piercing the 108 worldly passions. The mantras are recited to accomplish the four karmas or enlightened activities of pacifying, enriching, magnetizing, and destroying. On completion of a full cycle of 108 mantras recitations, the mala is turned around and the next mantra cycle is counted in reversed order along the beads. The mala appears to be restrung recently, but the beads themselves are old, with wonderful warm patina from handling. Length when stretched is 12.5 inches (without tassel), total length 25 inches, horn bead diameter is 6 mm. Fits very nicely around a neck or a wrist, very pleasant to the touch, very nice object for scholar’s table or a practicing Buddhist.
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Reserve: $140.00
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Please note this item will not ship until after November 1, 2023
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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19c Chinese buffalo horn & ivory BUDDHIST ROSARY mala
Estimate $203 - $225
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