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DRAGON BOXWOOD BEAD Last one
( I have 2 more with crane bird )
These bead were carved in Tibet over 25 years ago .
In many Asian cultures dragons were, and in some cultures still are, revered as representative of the primal forces of nature, religion and the universe. They are associated with wisdom—often said to be wiser than humans—and longevity. They are commonly said to possess some form of magic or other supernatural power, and are often associated with wells, rain, and rivers.
Oriental dragons generally, can take on human form and are usually seen as benevolent, whereas European dragons are usually malevolent though there are exceptions.
CINNABAR
The red vintage genuine cinnabar bead is of superior quality
Genuine cinnabar beads are made from a lacquer which is derived from a tree sap found in China. The tree is tapped like a maple and the resulting gum is purified by heating and then made into lacquer by adding a solvent. This resulting lacquer is slowly added in many layers over a wood base.
The lacquer can be colored in various hues including black, red, green, yellow and brown although most people are only aware of the red cinnabar. The lacquer is then carved to represent various symbols or images found in nature such as birds and flowers.
In the case of this bead, many layers of red lacquer have been deposited and then hand carved with intricate details.
A great Matching steampunk ring with Amber
