Antique Copper Hotei "Buddha" Ojime, Japan god Traditionally worn in hair braiding

Traditionally worn in hair braiding

This large faceted opal glass cylinder is of Czech origin

These hollow tubes are typically used to hold sacred items such as a prayer scroll

Average size is 30mm x 32mm x 15mm thick with holes drilled in two directions

red and yellow stripes

Antique Copper Hotei "Buddha" Ojime, Japan god Traditionally worn in hair braidingAntique copper Ojime bead from Japan from the 1800s. This lovely bead features HOTEI the Japanese god of contentment & happiness (Hotei is often called the Laughing Buddha, although he is not one, but rather he's one of the Chinese "Lucky Seven Gods"). 18mm diameter; silver core for the hole, and unknown signature.