Product Summary: This gilt Japanese Ojime bead, signed “Gen”, Meiji period, 19th century.

While Ojime beads initially served as a functional ornament as an accessory to the traditional Japanese Kimono and corresponding Sagemono or Inro, many collectors have incorporated them into forms of Jewelry such as necklaces and bracelets. 

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Size: 0.39 inches in diameter

Condition: With toning, scratches, and wear, consistent with age