Chinese Qing Dynasty carved Chenxiang fragrance wood prayer-bead bracelet in gilt bronze & semi-precious stones inlaid round trinket box. Comprised of 108 well-strung round ChenXiang wood beads, divided into two sections by large decorated beads. The central Fotou suspending golden tassel. The ChenXiang wood is rich in color with a continuous smooth texture which is present throughout. The Chinese gilt bronze trinket box is repoussed into a flattened cylindrical shape, with slightly domed lid. The top cover decorated with centralized lapis lazuli longevity Shou character medallion, surrounded by Fu bats in high reliefs. Bordered by arrays of flower petals inlaid with semi-precious stones including turquoise, lapis-lazuli, and tourmaline. The sides with key fret patterned ribbon and Bajixiang motif, The Eight Buddhist emblems in reliefs. Measurements: Height: 1 5/8" Diameter: 3 7/8" Bead Length: 25 3/4" LOT NOTES: Chaozhu beads are a Buddhist prayer beads are a traditional tool used to count the number of times a mantra is recited, breaths while meditating, counting prostrations, or the repetitions of a buddha's name. Buddhist tradition counts the beads at 108, the number is attributed to the Mokugenji (soapberry seed) Sutra wherein Shakyamuni Buddha instructed King Virudhaka to make such beads and recite the Three Jewels of Buddhism prayer beads are often painted in pigment, various traditional schools attribute a consecration ritual by the Sangha to the beads, to "open the eyes" for the purpose of achieving Enlightenment unique to the Karma of each believer. In Tibetan Buddhism of 108 beads are used These mantras can be recited for different purposes linked to working with mind. These beads can be made from the wood of Ficus religiosa (bo or bodhi tree), or from "bodhi seeds", which come from rudraksha. the beads themselves called "moon and stars" by Tibetans, and variously called "lotus root", "lotus seed" and "linden nut" The bead itself is very hard and dense, ivory-colored (which gradually turns a deep golden brown with long use), and has small holes (moons) and tiny black dots (stars) covering its surface. Within the Buddhist tradition, this repetition of the beads serves to remind practitioners of the teaching that it is possible to break the cycle of birth and death. For High Resolution Images, please use this link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nistxgdbviiy9am/AABXVKFL_ENax6zAu6onsaLga?dl=0