Large Wooden Prayer Beads with Fabric Tassel and Silk Pouch
Title
Large Wooden Prayer Beads with Fabric Tassel and Silk Pouch
Publisher
Oxford College Library (Oxford, Ga.)
Contributor
Turner, William Patillo (Purchaser) ; Candler, Warren Akin (Funder)
Work Attributes
Date
1800-1894
Description
Basket, Buddhist rosary of brown wood and white and blue beads, and a pouch made of red silk with an elaborate embroidered pattern. The embroidery is typical of China.
Location
East Asia
Material
wood (plant material); cloth; silk (textile); wicker
Measurements
9.5 x 6.5 x 2 inches
Rights
There are no known copyright restrictions on this item. This online reproduction has been made available for individual viewing and reference for educational purposes only, such as personal study, preparation for teaching and research.
Style Period
Meiji or earlier
Subject
Buddhism
Worktype
pouches; prayer beads; wickerwork
Collection
Citation
“Large Wooden Prayer Beads with Fabric Tassel and Silk Pouch,” East Asia, accessed November 5, 2025, https://eastasia.digitalscholarship.emory.edu/items/show/154.