South asian burmese 58mm old pumtek petrified wood bead

A perfect gift for collectors of ancient beads, cultural artifacts, and one-of-a-kind jewelry components, or anyone who appreciates all things Burma, petrified wood, and aged stone. This South asian burmese bead carries the character of a pumtek petrified wood bead with a history that reaches back through the Pyu and Samon Valley tradition. It is an old collectible with the presence of a burmese 58mm old pumtek piece, shown in the photos with the moderate signs of age and wear expected from an antique item.

This rare bead is described as a Pumtek Bead of Myanmar, also known from the ancient to present-day bead tradition of Burma. Pumtek beads are made from Burmese petrified wood and are also referred to as buried thunder-bolt beads. In the source history, these beads are connected with the Pyu people, a Buddhist cultural group known for their peaceful and affluent society, and with the decline of the Pyu period that parallels a decline in bead quality. That background gives this piece a meaningful place in the wider story of decorated stone bead collecting.

In Burma, these beads are also referred to as Chin beads, with origins associated with Chin province in the northwest of Burma, Myanmar. The listing also places this bead within the larger category of ancient Pyu bead, burmese chin bead, and samon valley bead traditions. For collectors who study regional bead forms, this is the kind of item that stands out for its cultural context as much as for its material.

Condition is antique to vintage, with moderate signs of age, use, and wear. Overall it is in good antique condition. Please use the close-up photos to inspect the bead in detail, since the images are an important part of the description. We describe items as carefully as possible, and what you receive will be the same as shown in the photos.

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Returns are accepted within 30 days for a money-back refund or exchange, at the buyer’s choice, in cases of inconvenience, damage, or broken items. Return shipping is paid by the buyer. We appreciate your interest in this old antique bead and hope it becomes a special addition to your collection, display, or jewelry project.