Javanese Jatim Bead Strand

Every bead a different green, from lime to moss.

This Jatim bead strand is from the Javanese peoples of East Java, Indonesia, and dates to the 8th / 9th century. It is glass. Jatim beads take their name from Jawa Timur, the Indonesian name for East Java, and are usually linked to the island's early kingdoms, though their dating is still debated. Rounded beads graduate from small at the ends to large at the center, in opaque greens that run from yellowish lime to deep moss. The surfaces are matte and pitted, with fine russet flecks. A braided cream cord finishes the strand. It is 12.5 inches long.

Twelve centuries on, still a very good green.