Burmese Pagoda-Shaped Talong Charm Bead - Copper Alloy - Base Width 1.8 cm

Charm beads from a Burmese Buddhist temple. Copper alloy, solid cast. Year of origin unknown, estimated to be before the 19th century. These pagoda-shaped charm beads are a rarer variety and command a higher price. After arriving in Taiwan, they have been cleaned to remove oxidation. The alloy composition contains gold, though in a low proportion. Cinnabar is added during the smelting process. Possessing a powerful magnetic field, these beads can suppress malevolent spirits and other negative entities, serving as excellent protective, boundary-setting, and luck-bringing amulets. They have also been traditionally used for foundation laying and creating spiritual boundaries. Nowadays, some people use them for spiritual cultivation and meditation, placing them in home altars or cars to positively influence the feng shui and magnetic fields. The charm bead is now affixed to a stainless steel base with a diameter of 1.8 cm. The size of the charm bead varies significantly depending on the diameter of its base. It can be carried personally, attached to a belt, or strung onto a keychain or mobile phone as a lucky protective amulet. For detailed information on the efficacy of Talong charm beads, please conduct an online search; much information is available, and it will not be reiterated here.