Ancient decorated bead with zig zag decoration. Named 'Kiamei' by N. E Parry in his book The Lakhers (1932). Believed to be Pyu per...

Ancient Pumtek beads

Ancient Pumtek stone beads.

Old silver, amber and Pema Raka (Nepal).

High quality 'NEW' three eyed dZi from the early 1990s. With surface weathering and dig marks to give the appearance of age.

Ancient Agate bead. Sourced in the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal.

Ancient Three Striped Chung dZi.

Ancient Agate bead. Sourced in the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal.

Tibetan Woman, Darjeeling c1910 to 1920. She appears to be wearing a damaged three eyed dZi which is seen to the right of her large silver ...

Small ancient barrel shaped three eyed dZi.

Ancient Two Eyed dZi bead.

A selection of ancient Tiger dZi.

A highly prized pair of ancient Tiger dZi.

Ancient Tiger dZi without a central stripe and end stripes.

The most sought after Tiger dZi display not only the double stripes that look like waves but also a central stripe and end stripes.

Photograph taken in 1920's or 30s.

Old Bodhiseed Mala with Amber.

A selection of ancient and antique beads sourced in the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal.

A collection of ancient and antique beads sourced in the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal.

A collection of ancient and antique beads sourced in the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal.

Pema Raka (centre) with silver caps, flanked with antique amber.

Ancient Pumtek/Pyu Beads (Burma). Pumtek are considered to be amongst the oldest heirloom beads in Southeast Asia. Relatively little atte...

Very old Pumtek flanked with jade.

Happy Death Mask, Nepal , originally uploaded by Wonderlane .

Perfect pair of ancient Tasso dZi.

Small ancient eyed dZi.

Ancient four striped decorated agate bead. Sourced in the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal.

Rare quality 'NEW' twelve eyed dZi. Made in Taiwan and sourced in Nepal. 62.83 mm x 14.21 mm.

Ancient single stripe Chung dZi. Sourced in the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal.

Chank Shell Mala (Rosary) , originally uploaded by James Wainwright .

Traditional Himalayan Dress , originally uploaded by James Wainwright .

Turquoise & Coral Necklace , originally uploaded by James Wainwright .

  Unusual ancient decorated or etched carnelian bead. Sourced in Peshawar, Pakistan.

A fine quality contemporary strand of agate eye beads. These beads are made in China and Taiwan and target the Tibetan market where they...

A variety of ancient Chung or Chong dZi. There is also a single ancient decorated Luk Mik. All beads sourced in the Himalayan Kingdom of Ne...

A selection of antique and ancient Himalayan beads.

A super large ancient Bhaisajyaguru bead. Diameter 3.9 cm!!

Ancient striped Chung dZi.

Tibetan Ladies in Dege , originally uploaded by sleepycafe .

A nice Tibetan Lady , originally uploaded by Nilpesh .

Tibetan Lady, 1880s , originally uploaded by Foxtongue .

Antique turquoise beads sourced in the Himalayan regions are magnificent in their colour and feel. Their freeform shape gives them real ch...

A modern Taiwanese 'New' dZi purchased in Nepal. This is a magnificent and huge bead (83.41 mm x 20.37 mm). Similar beads are routi...

Attractive single stripe decorated agate beads. These are newly created beads from Taiwan or China. Designed to closely resemble the ancien...

High quality new luk Mik dZi with 'horns' (Taiwan). with approx 35 mm

Very high quality 'NEW' Luk Mik dZi with horns. Notice the added weathering marks to give the appearance of age.

Melon shaped Pema Raka bead.

A rare quality ancient agate bead with a very desirable colour. Sourced in the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal. 5.7 cm x 1.6 cm.

A modern Taiwanese Lotus/Vase dZi (sourced in Nepal). Genuine ancient beads with this decoration are amongst the most sought after of all d...