Japan Jadeite Magatama F

Magatama, are curved beads which first appeared in Japan during the Jomon period.They are often found inhumed in mounded tumulus graves as offerings to deities. They continued to be popular with the ruling elites throughout the Kofun Period of Japan, and are often romanticized as indicative of the Yamato Dynasty of Japan. They are mainly made of Jade, Agate, Quartz, Talc, and Jasper.
Some consider them to be an Imperial symbol, although in fact ownership was widespread throughout all the chieftainships of Kofun Period Japan. It is believed that Magatama were popularly worn as jewels for decoration, in addition to their religious meanings. In this latter regard they were later largely replaced by Buddhist prayer beads in the Nara period.
This is a traditional Jadeite Magatama necklace that can be worn at any occasion.

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