Equipment for measuring pearls. Japan uses a unique unit of measure which has stood the test of time. A pearl is sized in metrics but the necklace is measured in inches.

Image ID: fish5157, NOAA's Fisheries Collection
Location: Toba Pearl Island, Japan
Photo Date: 2000
Photographer: Dr. John Supan, Louisiana State University


Category: Fisheries/Aquaculture/Pearl Culture/

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