magatama

A curved, comma-shaped bead or gem, usually worn on a necklace. Sometimes worn for its religious meaning, sometimes just as a fashion accessory.

Often made of jade, magatama were produced in prehistoric Japan, and are associated with ancient Japanese mythology. Similar jewels were found in ancient Korea, where they are called gogok.

A famous example is the Yasakani no Magatama, one of the three imperial regalia of Japan.

Examples

See also

• magatama earrings
• magatama necklace
• magatama hair ornament
• magatama print
• tomoe (symbol)
• Tag group:Attire
• Tag group:Neck and neckwear

External links

• Wikipedia: Magatama

The following tags implicate this tag: magatama_earrings, magatama_hair_ornament, and magatama_necklace (learn more).