Burmese Silver-Tin Special Alloy. Talong Charm Bead (Widest base 2.31 cm)

A Talong Charm Bead from a Burmese pagoda. Widest base measures 2.31 cm. Cast from a blend of silver, tin, and various other metals... The oxidized metal exterior of the base... Reveals a structure akin to a loofah... a truly unique alloy. It is also the most expensive among metal charm beads. A hole has been drilled by the workshop. It can be strung with a cord and worn as jewelry on the wrist or chest. A distinctive protective and auspicious sacred item! **************************** Solid cast alloy charm bead. Year unknown. Estimated to be from the 19th-20th century. After returning to Taiwan, it has been cleaned to remove the oxidized patina. The bead appears bright during photography, but will oxidize and dim again if not polished regularly. The alloy composition includes gold, though in a modest proportion. Cinnabar is added during the melting process. Possessing an exceptionally strong magnetic field, it can suppress spirits and other yin entities. It serves as an excellent protective, barrier-creating, and luck-enhancing sacred item... It is also often used for consecration and barrier construction purposes. Nowadays, some people use it for spiritual cultivation and meditation. Placed in a Buddhist altar or in a car... it can harmonize Feng Shui and magnetic fields. Due to variations in base width and diameter, the size of the charm beads can vary significantly! They can be worn personally, hung on the waist, or attached to a keyring or mobile phone... serving as a lucky protective sacred item. Regarding the efficacy of Talong Charm Beads... Information can be found online, with extensive resources available. 4000-113.08.06