Mermaid Button in the Ojime Beads Tradition large size chohua jasper After years of fruitless searching

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Mermaid Button in the Ojime Beads Tradition large size chohua jasper After years of fruitless searchingThis hand carved button from boxwood was inspired by antique Japanese ojime beads. Ojime are the sliding bead on the cord of the inro box worn by a geisha. Contemporary Chinese master carvers take up to four hours to make just one ojime button. These buttons are also known as Japanese buttons or Chinese buttons. The mermaid button measures 30. 2mm by 21mm by 17. 5mm. Product code 144.