Precious, Chinese Qing Dynasty, Chenxiang beads prayer bracelet in box. Carved ChenXiang fragrance wood Chinese prayer-bead bracelet in original (pewter & Bronze) covered round trinket box. Comprised of eighteen well-strung round ChenXiang wood beads, divided into two sections by large decorated beads. The central Fotou connected by golden thread suspending an engraved jade talisman. Extending beyond the talisman terminating the two tear-shaped jade pendants. The ChenXiang wood is rich in color with a continuous smooth texture which is present throughout. The trinket box is in flattened cylindrical shape, with pewter interior and bronze exterior. An eight-character inscription adorns the cover, with red seal stamped below the lettering. Aloes wood, also referred to ChenXiangMu or agarwood, diffuses a distinctive fragrance and hence it is highly treasured, especially in China, Japan, and Tibet. The wood is typically only found in small segments of usable material, which are traditionally pieced together to make small scholar's articles. Its aromatic qualities renders it valuable in the manufacture of incense.Height:1.63 inWidth: 5.38 inDepth: 5.38 in