Set of small beads discovered in an antiques shop more than 50 years ago. We immediately snapped them up because the carving on these small and very hard beads was stunning. Depicted on them are Immortals holding precious objects in their hands. The 15 beads date from the Qing period (1644 – 1912) and most probably once formed part of a rosary. Diameter of each bead 1.2 cm.