Burmese Buddhist Temple Pagoda. Black Takrut Bead Ring - West Asian Carnelian Sun Disc Bead

From a Burmese Buddhist temple and pagoda, this black Takrut bead. The year is unknown, but it is estimated to be from the 19th-20th century. It was already encased and set in a copper ring setting in Burma. This type of black alloy Takrut bead is vastly different from the commonly seen gold and silver colored Takrut beads. It strongly resembles Level 3 'Lek Lai', a natural mineral substance. In fact, like the 'Mekhala' alloy sacred objects from Thailand, it is a special alloy smelted from over ten types of metals. Many Buddhist sacred objects in Thailand are inherited from Burma. This black Takrut alloy, when passed to Thailand, becomes 'Mekhala' alloy. Due to different inherited alloy formulas, these black alloys also vary in depth of color and their refraction of light. These small Takrut beads from Burma are most commonly set into rings for everyday wear. Possessing an extremely strong magnetic field, they can suppress extremely yin entities such as ghosts and spirits. They are excellent protective, barrier-creating, and luck-enhancing amulets. As for the efficacy of Takrut beads, you can search online for extensive information; it will not be elaborated here. The ring size is 16 (men's size). The back has been additionally inlaid with a West Asian carnelian sun disc bead. This is an exceptionally rare unearthed ancient bead. The bead body shows signs of gray patina and blackening of white lines. To find an ancient bead of a size that complements the Takrut bead took over 6 years of searching. Currently, only 4 such beads have been found, which is very difficult! ************************* Ancient beads originally held very important religious protective meanings and uses. In challenging times, wearing old protective beads can help regulate your magnetic field and enhance your fortune. By regularly reciting scriptures and mantras, practicing charity, and releasing captive animals, one can naturally avert misfortune and turn it into good fortune. 6500-113.08.06