Qing Dynasty - Three-Legged Golden Toad (Height 1.7cm)

Excavated artifact. Western Asian 12-eye buried ancient bead. Classified under the Western Asian bead system (Myanmar, Pakistan, Afghanistan, etc.). White etched lines penetrate deep into the bead. The bead exhibits signs of subterranean burial such as skin cracks, seepage cracks, shrinkage cracks, and agate iridescence. Based on introductions from Taiwanese peers, these beads are reportedly often unearthed from ancient temples and old houses in Pakistan... In reality, because most excavation sites in Pakistan remain chaotic and unsafe regions, without the involvement of international professional archaeology, this point is difficult to verify. I have also seen mainland collectors state that these are thousand-year-old beads made by the ancient Zhang Zhung Kingdom... Similar claims are also unprovable... What can be confirmed is that these are agate-quality ancient beads exhibiting weathering phenomena caused by subterranean transformation. Also confirmed are the ancient bead's manufacturing methods and patina. As for the price of ancient beads, there is an extremely wide price range among various merchants both domestically and internationally!!! ************************ Etched ancient beads originally held very significant religious amuletic meaning and purpose. In difficult times, wearing an ancient protective bead can help regulate one's energy field and enhance good fortune. In daily life, please chant scriptures, practice charity, and release captive animals. Misfortune will naturally turn into good fortune. 2500-114.03.01