Ancient 12-Eye Buried Bead from West Asia

Excavated artifact. Ancient 12-eye buried bead from West Asia. Classified within the West Asian bead category (Myanmar, Pakistan, Afghanistan, etc.). White etched lines penetrate deep into the bead. The bead exhibits signs of burial, such as skin cracks, diffusion cracks, shrinkage lines, and agate iridescence. According to introductions by fellow collectors in Taiwan, these beads are often unearthed from ancient temples and old residences in Pakistan... However, due to the fact that many excavation sites in Pakistan remain chaotic and unsafe regions, with no professional international archaeology entering the area, this point is difficult to verify. I've also seen mainland Chinese collectors state these are thousand-year-old beads crafted by the ancient Zhang Zhung Kingdom... Similar claims are also unverified... What can be confirmed is that these are agate beads, displaying weathering phenomena caused by changes during burial. Also confirmed are the manufacturing techniques and surface patina of the ancient beads. As for the price of ancient beads, there is an extremely wide price range among merchants both domestically and internationally!!! ************************ Inlaid etched ancient beads originally held significant religious amuletic meaning and purpose. During challenging times, wearing an old protective bead can help regulate one's energy field and enhance fortune. In daily life, chanting sutras, reciting mantras, practicing charity, and releasing life all naturally bring good fortune and avert misfortune. 2500-114.03.01