Totally Unique Sky Door Bead medicine buddha flags The broken porcelain was used

The broken porcelain was used as ballast in trading ships between China and Siam

Guru bead is rosewood with traditional Tibetan knot

I bought an old mala like this one in Kathmandu Nepal near the Boudanath Stupa

Size: 5 by 4 by 2 In

Totally Unique Sky Door Bead medicine buddha flags The broken porcelain was usedSpectacular totally unique sky door quality agate bead from Kathmandu, Nepal. This bullseye style is rare and this bead is from my personal collection bought in Kathmandu over 10 years ago. The dark color is very sought after and the light banding underneath the perfect design allows the natural agate to shine through. A very unique design close to a sky door design. Size: 39 by 13mm