手串十八子意同一百零八颗数珠的功能,便于携带、寓大于小的手串型念珠。其既可以握在手中,也可以挂于衣襟的纽扣上,为诵经时计数之用。但随着用料的华丽非凡,其装饰作用远远大于它念诵经时的计数作用。串以野生珍珠为十八子,伴以翡翠、珊瑚、珍珠结珠、三通及佛头,下坠盘缠结纹样结牌,其下为翡翠坠角。长约28.5cm,重约70.81克。
A PEARL BRACELET
The bracelet is comprising of 18 natural pearls strung together with pearls and coral beads, a jadeite fotou and a jadeite pierced plaque carved with auspicious pattern. The knotted string is decorated with tiny jadeite beads and seed pearls. Bracelet measuring 28.5cm in length.