Men's Prayer Beads, Crystal, Shingon Sect, Lapis Lazuli Finish, Limited Edition

Men's Prayer Beads, Crystal, Shingon Sect, Lapis Lazuli Finish, Limited Edition

This rosary combines classic crystal with vividly blue lapis lazuli. Crystal is the most widely used material for prayer beads, believed to bring harmony to home and workplace as its natural crystalline structure forms at consistent angles. Lapis lazuli, meanwhile, is considered one of the oldest and most powerful natural stones alongside crystal, regarded in many cultures as a sacred stone that wards off evil spirits; it has been treasured since antiquity, worn by the Sumerian and Mesopotamian civilizations as well as the pharaohs of ancient Egypt, and is counted among the Seven Treasures of Buddhism. As the raw material for ultramarine pigment, lapis lazuli is defined by its deep sea-blue color threaded with fine gold veining. Large lapis lazuli beads suitable for men's prayer beads are especially rare and highly valued. This piece follows the traditional Shingon-sect style, generally believed to be among the first prayer bead forms introduced to Japan and closely resembling the formal prayer beads shared across all eight major sects, typically featuring two tassels strung front and back on a red cord; the longer versions of this style are also those traditionally carried on pilgrimages. As a limited-edition item, please inquire soon.

Product Specifications

Item Number: Q510623145054
Parent Bead (Oyadama): Approx. 0.63 x 0.47 in (1.6 x 1.2 cm) – Lapis Lazuli
Main Beads (Shudama): Approx. 0.39 x 0.31 in (1.0 x 0.8 cm) – Crystal
Top Bead (Tendama): Approx. 0.31 x 0.24 in (0.8 x 0.6 cm) – Lapis Lazuli
Limited Edition