Boxwood Carvings - Ojime

Hand carved boxwood beads inspired by antique Japanese Ojime, the sliding bead on the cord of the Inro box. Made by contemporary Chinese master carvers, each Ojime may take up to four hours to complete. They range in size from 3/4 to 1 inch and have amazingly intricate detail.

Frog on Lily Pad

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Hand carved boxwood beads inspired by antique Japanese Ojime. This frog sits crouched on a lily pad, and is drilled through the center from top to bottom.