White Ancient Bead with West Asian River Star-Eye Motif

Tibetan "Daytime Beads" represent dZi beads with imperfect craftsmanship. However, due to their scarcity, Daytime Beads are even rarer than commonly colored dZi beads. The above is from the book "Interpretation of Ancient Beads" from mainland China, which introduces Tibetan Daytime Beads. ***************************** White ancient beads of the West Asian bead lineage with River Star-Eye motifs. These are classified under the West Asian bead lineage (originating from regions like Myanmar, Pakistan, Afghanistan, etc.). This particular bead is more likely to be from Myanmar. It exhibits characteristics of being unearthed, such as soil erosion, ice crack patterns, and an orange-peel texture. Similar to Tibetan Daytime Beads, the number of unearthed pieces is extremely limited. In 2019, the first time I encountered a white ancient bead from the West Asian lineage in a fellow dealer's shop, its unique color and texture immediately caught my attention. It wasn't until 2020, after purchasing over 200,000 worth of ancient beads and engaging in extensive negotiation, that I acquired it from a peer for 3,000. Three years later (2022), after the major distributor returned from their overseas trip to Taiwan in February, I saw another West Asian white ancient bead of the same type... While white West Asian beads may not be conventionally beautiful, their unearthed quantity is truly minuscule! ************************ Ancient beads originally held profound religious significance and served as protective amulets. During challenging times, wearing an old protective bead can help regulate one's energy field and enhance fortune. Regularly reciting scriptures and mantras, practicing generosity, and releasing living beings naturally bring good fortune and avert misfortune. 2800-114.01.12