Burmese Pagoda Talong Spell Bead Ring - Style 3

For nearly 20 years, the sacred Talong spell beads from Myanmar have been unavailable in the market. Recently, a seasoned Myanmar artifact dealer returned with a batch of spell bead rings. The moment I saw the ancient, handcrafted ring settings, I was captivated... Upon purchase and inquiry, I learned that... Since the pandemic began four years ago, the dealer had tasked his local, long-term artifact broker to collect and acquire these spell beads. These beads were unearthed from collapsed pagodas in the Mandalay and Bagan regions, along with ancient Buddha statues... Then, local master craftsmen were commissioned. Following traditional, time-honored methods for crafting spell bead rings, they created the settings and inlaid the spell beads. This process took four years in total... The batch was brought back from Myanmar at the end of this year. ************************** Spell beads, as sacred objects, are plain and unadorned. Their appearance alone offers no clue to their age. Many temples in Myanmar have a tradition of making spell beads. Distinguishing between old and new spell beads by appearance is exceptionally difficult. Therefore, whether the beads were excavated from pagoda ruins or are newly made contemporary beads (or even fakes...), it's impossible to tell from their appearance. Unlike Thai amulets, which can be sent back to Thailand for authentication by specialized services, there are no authentication centers for Talong spell beads, even in Myanmar. It is likely that no one in the world can authenticate the age, origin, or authenticity of Talong spell beads. When purchasing spell beads, one can only rely on trusted artifact dealers... *********************** Therefore, collectors, please note: The spell beads in these rings were excavated from collapsed pagodas in Mandalay and Bagan, implying they are generally over a century old. The ring settings are crafted using traditional, handcrafted retro techniques, offering a rustic and unrefined aesthetic. This is an international size 15 ring, suitable for men's fingers. No further information can be provided. Regarding the efficacy of Talong spell beads, ample information is available online, and thus, it will not be detailed here.