Prayer bead
| Accession Nr.: | 2672 |
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| Type: | religious or cult object; metalwork |
| Date of production: |
19th century
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| Place of production: | |
| Acquisition: | collection of Ferenc Hopp |
| Materials/Techniques: | silver, drupe (stone fruit) |
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| Dimensions: | height: 32. 5 cm width: 2 cm depth: 2 cm |
Rudrakhsa mala. A chain made from the seeds of the rudhraksa plant was commonly used for counting prayers, mantras and recitations. The central axis of the piece in the picture shows a pendant (amulet) made of a larger sized seed caught between silver caps.
