Fragrant Wood Rosary-
bracelet in the Form of 
"Longevity" Medallions
Inlaid with Gold and Pearls
Ch'ing Dynasty (A.D. 1644-
1911)
     This rosary-bracelet 
consists of 18 beads of 
fragrant wood, each of 
which is inlaid with four 
"longevity" medallions, 
two in gold and two in 
miniature pearls.  It also 
incorporates two large 
jadeite "Fo-t'ou" (Buddha's 
head) beads, one jadeite 
"Fo-t'ou-t'a" (Buddha's 
head pagoda),  a jasper 
pendant, two jasper drops,  
two jadeite caps inlaid 
with gemstones, and five 
decorative assemblages of 
white miniature pearls.