1 Vintage Lacquered Ojime Beads 16mm to 18mm. These Ojime beads were made in China or Japan specifically for the western market during the Meiji Taisho era or early 1900s. This makes these beads almost antique.
These beads are made with layers of different lacquers applied, rather like an everlasting gobstopper, the design is then carved into and through the lacquer layers.
The three beads pictured all have very similar colouring but their sizes vary slightly between 16mm and 18mm. The hole in these lacquer beads has an internal collar of brass metal at both openings.
To learn more about Ojime beads have a look at out our informative Guide to Ojime Beads.
