Javanese Jatim Bead Strand

Hundreds of little orange beads, none in a hurry to match the next.

This Jatim bead strand comes from the Javanese Peoples of East Java, Indonesia, and dates to the 8th / 9th century. It is made of glass. Early Javanese glass beads are often found in archaeological contexts, and the term Jatim is widely used by collectors for those attributed to East Java. Each bead is a compact barrel or disc in opaque orange, slightly irregular, with a dry, weathered skin. A few darker beads appear along the run. It is 12 inches long.

Old glass with no interest in looking new.