Jatim Java Bead Copy Indonesia Cooper Collection
Description
Ancient Jatim glass beads were produced in Java, Indonesia from 900 A.D. and earlier. These beads show influence of Roman and Middle Eastern beadmakers that pre-date Islam. This is a modern reproduction.
Picture is an example. Yours will be very similar.
Provenance: Austin Cooper Collection
The collection of Austin Cooper, whose collection, was built over 30 years ago, contained superb examples of ancient beads, Venetian and other European trade beads, Bodom, Akoso, and Kiffa beads, Jatim, and other rare Asian beads. Austin had a superb eye, and Africa Direct is proud to be able to offer his beads, his legacy, many of which are of a quality rarely available today.
Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Indonesian
Country of Origin: Indonesia