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Scope note
Small sliding beads that were used to suspend the inro, tobacco pouches and money purses from the wearer's belt. These beads were made out of a variety of materials such as glass, bone, wood, lacquer, jade and ivory. They sometimes featured intricate carved designs or were carved into the shape of animals or human figures.
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Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024