Jumbo Antique Faturan Phenolic Bead

• Material: Authentic pre-WWII German phenolic resin

• Color & Pattern: Deep butterscotch/egg-yolk orange with prominent, cloudy marbled swirls.

• Weight: 15.0 grams (heavy, dense, and highly collectible).

• Dimensions: 1.2" long × 1.0" thick.

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Features a rich, oxidized outer surface patina with a lighter, translucent core visible inside the hand-worked drill hole.

• Potential Uses: Ideal as a master terminal bead (imame / papás) for premium Islamic tasbih or Greek komboloi prayer strands, or as a statement focal piece for high-end vintage jewelry.

🔍 Detailed Visual Description

This "jumbo" barrel-shaped bead is carved from a single, substantial block of early 20th-century phenolic resin. It displays a striking two-tone marbled finish, where creamy butterscotch flows seamlessly into a deeper, translucent egg-yolk orange.

The piece features a natural, glassy surface shine that highlights its internal visual depth. Because it has naturally oxidized over many decades, the exterior has taken on a rich, warm patina, while the interior of the drill hole preserves the lighter, original amber-like transparency of the protected resin. There are no harsh machine-cut seams, and the edges of the drill hole show gentle, rounded wear from historic use on a cord.