Burmese Pagoda Dhamma Prayer Bead Ring. 32 Small Alloy Prayer Beads

Burmese Pagoda Dhamma Prayer Bead Ring 32 Small Silver-Gold Alloy Prayer Beads • Vintage Handmade Ring Setting The main prayer bead of this ring is a Dhamma prayer bead salvaged from collapsed pagodas in the Mandalay and Bagan regions of Myanmar. The top of the main bead is further set with a small silver-gold alloy prayer bead, and the ring setting is also adorned with multiple small prayer beads of varying sizes. In total, there are 32 beads, forming a layered, protective amulet structure. These small alloy prayer beads from pagoda treasures, the smaller they are, the more difficult they are to craft, and they are sacred items retrieved by Burmese Buddhist temples from ancient pagodas. Their scarcity and difficulty in acquisition are notable. In the past, temples would place 3–6 of these small prayer beads into small vials, filling them with a lightly scented attraction oil paste, making them convenient for devotees to carry. They were often gifted to pilgrims or those who donated to temple construction, rather than being items for general public sale. Dhamma prayer beads are often plain, without obvious decorative patterns, making it difficult to ascertain their age, condition, or authenticity solely by appearance. Therefore, when collecting such sacred items, the provenance and the credibility of the antique dealer are of utmost importance. The origin of the main prayer bead in this piece is from collapsed pagodas in the Mandalay and Bagan regions. The age is generally over a hundred years, and possibly even older. The ring setting is crafted using traditional handmade vintage techniques, appearing rugged and simple, retaining the original feel and religious aura of old-style settings. International ring size 15, which is a men's size. It can also be worn by women as a pendant on a necklace or with a cord, serving as a personal protective amulet. 10000-115.05.02