Burmese Tower-Shaped Dalon Charm Bead - Geometric Pattern - Copper Alloy - Base Width 2 cm

Charm beads from Burmese Buddhist temples. Cast using a solid pour-mold technique with copper alloy. The year of origin is unknown, estimated to be between the 19th and 20th centuries. After returning to Taiwan, the oxidation layer has been gently cleaned. The bead appears bright yellow in photographs, but will naturally oxidize and darken over time if not polished. The alloy composition includes gold, though in small proportions. Cinnabar was incorporated during the smelting process. Possessing a potent magnetic field, these beads are believed to suppress malevolent spirits and entities, serving as powerful protective amulets for creating barriers and bringing good fortune. They have also been traditionally used in foundational rituals and for warding. Presently, some individuals utilize them for spiritual practice and meditation, or place them in home altars and vehicles to enhance the surrounding feng shui. This bead is affixed to a stainless steel disc with a base width of 2 cm. The size of the charm bead can vary significantly depending on the diameter of its base. It can be worn as a personal amulet, attached to a waistband, or incorporated into keychains and phone charms as a protective talisman. For further details on the efficacy of Dalon charm beads, please refer to online resources, as extensive information is available elsewhere. There are three beads available, designated A, B, and C, each priced at NT$2000. ************************* The four geometric patterns on these charm beads are not found on Douyin (China's TikTok) or in Google searches. Even extensive searches on Facebook, exploring numerous websites of Burmese artifact collectors, yielded only images of Buddha statues, wooden beads, ancient beads, jewelry, and opium weights, but no information on Dalon charm beads. It is remarkable that Dalon charm beads appear to be so unique and rare. Currently, only three interpretations have been gathered from fellow dealers in Taiwan, offered for your reference. The first interpretation, from a dealer in northern Taiwan, suggests it represents a "Mercury Charm." The second interpretation, based on the account of a relic dealer, posits that the patterns depict celestial bodies like the sun and moon, representing cosmic constellations. The third interpretation, a hypothesis from a dealer in central Taiwan, proposes that these might be the earliest forms of letters from an ancient Burmese script, holding profound and specific meanings. These three interpretations are provided solely for the reference of collectors.