Burmese Dagaba Prayer Bead - Cross Geometric Pattern - Brass Alloy (31.16g)

Prayer beads from a Burmese Buddhist temple. Brass alloy, cast solid. Weighs 31.16 grams. The year is unknown, estimated to be from the 19th-20th century. After arriving in Taiwan, it has been polished to remove oxidation. The bead appears bright yellow in photos, but will oxidize and darken again if not handled. The alloy composition includes gold, though in a small proportion. Cinnabar was also melted and incorporated during its creation. Possessing a powerful magnetic field, it is believed to suppress malevolent spirits and entities. It serves as an excellent protective, warding, and lucky amulet. It is also often used for foundation laying and creating protective boundaries. Currently, some individuals use it for spiritual cultivation and meditation. Placing it in a home altar or in a vehicle can alter the Feng Shui magnetic field. It has been drilled. It can be strung into jewelry for the wrist or chest. Carry it with you, hang it on your waist, or attach it to your keychain or phone. Use it as a lucky protective amulet. Regarding the efficacy of Dagaba prayer beads, you can search online for more information, as extensive details are available and will not be repeated here. ************************* The four geometric totems on the prayer bead. Cannot be found on Douyin from mainland China. There is no information on Google either. Even after finding numerous websites of Burmese collectors on Facebook, they only feature Buddhist statues, wooden beads, ancient beads, jewelry, and opium weights... Within these numerous Burmese collector sites, no information related to Dagaba prayer beads can be found. It's surprising that Dagaba prayer beads are so unique and rare. Currently, there are three explanations obtained from fellow dealers in Taiwan, for your reference. The first explanation, from a seller in the north, refers to it as a Mercury charm. The second explanation, from a dealer of prayer beads, states that the totems represent astronomical charts of celestial bodies such as the sun and moon. The third explanation, a deduction by a fellow seller in the central region: It is believed to be the initial alphabet of a form of script from ancient Burma, carrying a particularly special and profound meaning. The above three explanations are provided solely for collectors' reference. 3000-113.10.08