Ganan Xiang Fu Shou 18 Zi Handstring

[Ganangxiang Fushou 18zi handstring]

Ganangxiang Fushou 18zi handstring, Qing Dynasty, 30 cm in length, 13 cm in diameter. The old collection of the Qing Palace
The bracelet is made of eighteen spherical Ganan fragrant wood and beads, Buddha’s head, back cloud and falling angle. Each bead is inlaid with two gold characters of long and round “longevity”. The Buddha’s head, back cloud and falling angle are inlaid with gold characters of “longevity”. The bracelet is knotted with yellow silk rope and decorated with coral and pearl beads
Gannanxiang, also known as agaric, is a kind of fragrant wood that can emit both fragrance and medicine. It is mostly used to make various accessories, which can emit a faint fragrance. This bracelet is used by the imperial concubines of the Qing Dynasty