A UNIQUE AND RARE EXAMPLE OF  CUSTOM CHINESE JEWELRY. IT IS 26 in LONG OF 177 SMALL  SOLID & HOLLOW SILVER BEADS WITH A 2 1/2 in TUBE LOCK BOX, 2 in LONG-1/2 in diameter.  THE LOCK BOX IS HOLLOW FOR CARRYING PRAYERS OR MESSAGES.

IT HAS BEEN IN MY COLLECTION FOR OVER 50 YEARS.