Susie suggested I join "Show and Tell Friday" since my bean is so interesting. I decided to give it a try so will leave this post up another day.
Welcome to “Show and Tell Friday!” Do you have something special to share with us? It could be a trinket from grade school, a piece of jewelry, or a treasured collection. Look around your home for something to share; dig through those boxes in your closet if you have to! Share photos and the story that goes with your special item.To check out all involved in "Show and Tell Friday" go to Kellies Place
This bean has been in a small brown envelope in a drawer in my Mom's secretary for as long as I can remember. I have no idea how old it is or where it came from. All I know is we (my brother and I) have always been fascinated by the bean.
As you can see by the picture it is a very small bean. The little "stem" in the top is made from ivory.
So what is with this bean? It is full of ...
(click to enlarge and see details)ELEPHANTS!
Yes, inside this very tiny bean are 10 carved ivory elephants. The elephants are about the size of the flame on the dime. That's pretty tiny.
Are you fascinated now? Have you ever seen anything like our bean?
Yes, inside this very tiny bean are 10 carved ivory elephants. The elephants are about the size of the flame on the dime. That's pretty tiny.
Are you fascinated now? Have you ever seen anything like our bean? 
22 comments:
That is the coolest little thing I have seen in a long time. I wonder where it came from. Thanks for sharing your little bean!
I am completely amazed by that little bean. It reminds me of something I heard once about a penny with a drawer in the side of it. I just did a search though and didn't find anything about it. What a treasure your little bean is.
Katie
That is awesome...I've never seen anything like it in my life!
:~O
Very cool! You should join in Kelli's show n tell Friday. I haven't ever seen anyone share anything like that.
http://kellishouse.blogspot.com/
The info is on her sidebar and lots of people join in.
xo
That is VERY tiny. I don't think I have ever seen anything like this. Wow!
woooo hoooo===that was some amazing item!! It is too bad you don't know the history of the item!
Very interesting!!! And no, I've never seen anything like this.
Susan
That is one of the coolest things I have even seen! So tiny!
That is absolutely aMAZING!!! I gotta go get hubby to show him. Wow...it's truly ONE WORK OF ART!!!!
Fabulous show n tell
I am fascinated and I have never seen anything like that before. How the heck did someone carve those elephants so small....
WOW! I bet you and your brother would spend hours with the bean! And yes, I really am fascinated by it!
How cool! I hope you find out some history on it someday. I've never seen such a thing.
Cathy :)
Hi Jean,
Me again! I'm so glad you decided to join in. I knew everyone would find this a very unique item!
xo
Well isn't that something!! I've never seen anything like it and would never have thought anything could fit inside, it's so tiny! That truly is amazing, Jean!! xox
That's amazing. I have never seen anything like it. Very cool!
This is so unusual, I hope you find out where it came from (and tell all of us)
What an intriguing and unusual object. A lovely keepsake. sAra from farmingfriends
Oh how cute! Such a wonderful prize you have. Thanks for sharing~Amy
WOW! What a nice litle thing!
Linda
Oh my goodness! That is the neatest thing! It's so tiny!
Kelli
That is AWESOME! I love miniatue things! That is fantastic. I can't believe the craftsmanship! Thanks for sharing!
:0) Sharon
Those tiny elephants are pretty neat.
I like your banner with the wheelbarrel on its side!
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