Burmese Pagoda-Shaped Talong Cursed Bead - Geometric Patterns - Brass Alloy - Base Width 2cm

Cursed beads originating from Burmese Buddhist temples. Brass alloy. Solid cast. Year of origin unknown, estimated to be from the 19th-20th century. After returning to Taiwan, the oxidized patina has been cleaned. The bead appears bright and yellow when photographed, but will oxidize and darken again if not polished regularly. The alloy composition of these cursed beads contains gold, though in small proportions. Cinnabar was also melted together during their crafting. Possessing an extremely strong magnetic field, they are believed to suppress evil spirits and other negative entities. They serve as excellent protective amulets, for creating protective boundaries, and as lucky charms. They are also commonly used for foundational purposes and to establish sacred spaces. Currently, some individuals use them for spiritual practices and meditation. Placing them in a home altar or in a vehicle can positively alter feng shui and magnetic fields. This bead is affixed to a stainless steel round base with a 2cm diameter. Due to variations in base diameter, the size of the cursed beads can vary significantly! They can be carried personally, hung from the waist, or attached to keychains or mobile phones as lucky protective amulets. Regarding the efficacy of Talong Cursed Beads, you are welcome to search online as there is ample information available, and it will not be elaborated upon here. The cursed beads are available in four numbered pieces: A, B, C, and D. ************************* The four geometric patterns on the cursed beads. Cannot be found on Douyin from mainland China. There is also no information on Google. Even after searching numerous websites of Burmese collectors on Facebook, only artifacts such as Buddha statues, wooden beads, ancient beads, jewelry, and opium weights were found. Within these numerous websites of Burmese collectors, no information regarding Talong Cursed Beads could be located. It is unexpected that Talong Cursed Beads are so uniquely rare. Currently, only three interpretations have been gathered from fellow dealers in Taiwan; please consider them for reference. Interpretation 1: A fellow seller in the north claims it to be a Mercury charm. Interpretation 2: According to an antique dealer who sells cursed beads, these patterns represent astrological charts of celestial bodies such as the sun and moon. Interpretation 3: A fellow dealer in the central region, through research and deduction, posits: It should be the initial letters of a form of script from ancient Myanmar, possessing a particularly unique and profound meaning. The above three interpretations are provided solely for collectors' reference.