Original Message:   Why didn't the Chinese make beads like ojime?

The pics show pieces that I suspect are from the same time period - 1890s - WWI. The Chinese dragon matchbox cover displays a frankly breathtaking level of detail for such a small utilitarian object. So at least one Chinese workshop could have made beads the equal of the ojime pictured ... but they did not, not until around the 1950s-1970s, as best as I can piece together the evidence. I suspect the reason why involves a century of tragedy and undiscerning clientele? Anyone else have some explanations? Copyright 2024 All rights reserved by Bead Collector Network and its users

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