Burma, Samon-Pyu Period, 4-Strand Carnelian Tubular Bead (5.65 cm long)

A tubular bead excavated from Burma. Total length: 5.65 cm. Samon-Pyu period, approximately 2,000 years old. The bead exhibits characteristic signs of its long burial, such as ice cracks, surface fissures, internal weathering, and gray patina. One end of the perforation shows calcification and cracking with material loss, revealing a white, calcified patina. If this bead were intact without any cracks or chips, its market value would typically range from 30,000 to 50,000. It is suitable for wearing and also serves as an excellent specimen for ancient bead collectors. The concentric eye patterns were believed in ancient times to act as protective amulets, warding off evil and negative energies. ************************ Ancient beads originally held significant religious and protective meanings. In challenging times, wearing an old protective bead can help regulate one's energy field and enhance fortune. Regularly reciting scriptures or mantras, practicing charity, and acts of liberation (like releasing captive animals) naturally guide one away from misfortune.