SKU: 137597
Jatim Java Bead Indonesia Cooper Collection
Bead Size: 37 mm diameter, 40 mm p-p. See picture with penny for size comparison (US penny is 19 mm diameter).
$290.00
Description
From the collection of Austin Cooper, whose collection, built over 30 years, contained superb examples of ancient beads, Venetian and other European trade beads, Bodom, Akoso, and Kiffa beads, Jatim and other rare Asian beads. Austin had a superb eye, and Africa Direct is proud to be able to offer his beads, his legacy, many of which are of a quality rarely available today.
Ancient Jatim glass beads were produced in Java, Indonesia from 900 A.D. and earlier. These beads show influence of Roman and Middle Eastern beadmakers that pre-date Islam. This is a modern reproduction.
Transcribed:
"Looks like new scarving of quaran. I was able to read In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Also written are the names of the angels Azrael and Israfil, and the name of the Prophet Muhammadÿå The writing is dotted. This is evidence that it is not very old. I think it is from the Ottoman or Ayyubid era"
CLM0521
Approximate Age: early 20th Century estimate
Country of Origin: Indonesia
Size Details
Bead Size: 37 mm diameter, 40 mm p-p. See picture with penny for size comparison (US penny is 19 mm diameter).
Condition
Overall Condition: Good. Some of our beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners.