Agarwood Prayer Bead Bracelet (Shouchi), Qing Style
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Overview
This agarwood prayer bead bracelet is composed of substantial, evenly shaped beads with a warm brown tone and subtle natural grain. The restrained rhythm of the strand, together with the softly developed surface patina, gives the piece a calm and contemplative presence. Agarwood has long been valued in East Asian material culture for both its rarity and its fragrance, and objects of this kind occupy a place between devotional use, personal adornment, and literati taste. As a result, the bracelet reads not only as an accessory, but also as a refined object of material appreciation.
Object Details
Object Type: Prayer Bead Bracelet (Shouchi)
Material: Agarwood
Period / Style: Qing style
Bead Diameter: 2.5 cm
Weight: 118 g
Provenance: Private collection
Condition: Good overall condition, with natural surface wear and patina consistent with age and material.
Condition Note
Natural variation in tone, grain, and handling wear should be understood as part of the material character of aromatic wood and contributes to the individuality of the piece.