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Shot Bar Rugal Tobata, Fukuoka, Japan
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Mika Shiraishi
Tonbodama Glass Bead Jewelry
It is believed the beginning of glass bead history in Japan dates back to the 2nd and 3rd century AD. During the 1600-1800s the glass beads were known as "Saka Tonbo" and "Senshuu Dama" and from these Tonbodama was named.
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