West Asian Black Infiltrated Ancient Beads. Burmese Pagoda Rosary Style Darong Cursed Beads Bracelet (Inner Circumference 15cm)

A West Asian Black Infiltrated Ancient Beads, Burmese Pagoda Rosary Style Darong Cursed Beads Bracelet. Bracelet Inner Circumference: 15cm. 1. 7 West Asian Black Infiltrated Ancient Beads. Excavated artifacts. Subterranean ancient beads. Classified under West Asian bead systems (originating from regions like Myanmar, Pakistan, Afghanistan, etc.). Patterns include tiger stripes, lightning patterns, grid patterns, melon beads, and lightning melon beads. Features include contracted aperture marks, leather patterns, fish scale patterns, ice crack patterns, and internal weathering. Under UV light, observable phenomena like black dye ion discoloration can be seen—signs of long-term burial! The most distinctive feature of these 7 ancient beads lies in the inlaid white lines, which have been infiltrated by subterranean minerals and have turned black. This phenomenon of white lines on the bead body completely blackening (black infiltration)... Based on collection experience over the past few years, it's an occurrence found in roughly one out of a hundred, making them exceptionally rare! Some collectors prefer a low-profile aesthetic and favor these black-infiltrated ancient beads. The more thoroughly they are blackened, the less prominent the lines appear. When worn on the hand or body, they are understated, discreet, and do not draw attention... 2. 9 large-sized Darong Cursed Beads from a collapsed pagoda in Mandalay, Myanmar. Dating is inferred from accompanying excavated artifacts found with the pagoda. The period is estimated to be the 18th-19th century. These are Darong Cursed Beads in a drilled rosary form. The material is a copper alloy, containing gold, though not in a high proportion. They have been lightly cleaned to remove oxidized patina. During photography, the beads appear slightly yellow and bright, but if not polished regularly, they will oxidize further and darken over time. The largest beads have an average diameter between 1.1-1.2cm. These rosary-style cursed beads were typically part of a 108-bead string placed within a pagoda... Due to the humid pagoda environment, the original cords have oxidized and disintegrated. During the crafting of Darong Cursed Beads, cinnabar is added and melted together. Possessing a powerful magnetic field, they are believed to suppress ghosts and other malevolent entities. They are considered excellent protective, warding, and lucky amulets for safeguarding well-being. They have also been used for foundation laying and creating protective barriers. Currently, some individuals use them for spiritual practices, meditation, placement in home altars, or in vehicles to improve Feng Shui and magnetic fields. ************************** Myanmar is a country that strictly controls the export of cultural artifacts. Metal artifacts such as Buddha statues and Darong Cursed Beads are prohibited from being taken out of the country!!!