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Wednesday, August 26, 2009




Large freeform ancient agate bead.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009



A damaged ancient dZi. When this bead was whole it is likely it displayed four eyes. Two eyes remain on this portion. Sourced in Northern India 25.85 mm x 13.53 mm


A newly created decorated carnelian bead from China. Sourced in Nepal. approx 33 mm

A selection of new decorated agate beads from China or Taiwan. Similar designs are seen on ancient beads found in Burma (often labelled as Pyu beads) and the Himalayan regions. size approx 14 mm

A new three eyed dZi bead from China or Taiwan. Sourced in Nepal. 29.50 mm x 10.87 mm

Ancient banded agate bead. Sourced in Nepal. 21.13 mm x 9.72 mm

This is a newly created Tasso dZi. 18.59 mm x 10.81 mm

Ancient banded chalcedony or onyx beads. 
Sourced in Nepal. centre bead approx 20 mm x 12.45 mm


Huge high quality banded agate bicone bead. This is a new bead sourced 
in Nepal and originating from China. It imitates ancient agates 
from the Indus Valley.  65.48 mm x 15.55 mm

Thursday, August 20, 2009


Large ancient banded agate bead. Sourced in Nepal.

Ancient Chong dZi. Sourced in Nepal.

Ancient blue chalcedony beads.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009


Ancient agate eye bead. Sourced in Nepal.

Ancient decorated carnelians. Sourced in Nepal.

Ancient decorated stone beads. Sourced in Nepal.

Ancient decorated beads. Sourced in Nepal.

Ancient decorated carnelian beads. Sourced in Nepal.

New agate eye bead from China.

Sunday, August 16, 2009


Yogi from Sikkhim (c1915).

Ancient Phum dZi. 32.60 mm x 11.83 mm

Thursday, August 13, 2009


Antique Buddha Shakyamuni Thogchag or Thokcha. 24.47 mm x 14.95 mm

Wednesday, August 12, 2009












Ancient jasper bead with natural eye. 21.01 mm x 18.10 mm

Tibetan woman (Darjeeling, c1920s)

Friday, August 07, 2009


A fine quality new two eyed dZi bead. Sourced in Nepal.

Ancient crystal and glass beads. The green glass is possibly designed to imitate natural tourmaline or Verdelite. Sourced in Nepal.

Various ancient stone beads.

Thursday, August 06, 2009


Antique turquoise and silver pendant.

Wednesday, August 05, 2009



Ancient Phum, Luk Mik and Tasso dZi.

Various ancient dZi and gold gau.

Tuesday, August 04, 2009


Ancient decorated agate eye bead. Sourced in Nepal.
A fine quality 'new' dZi bead. Sourced in Nepal.

Fine quality ancient Chung dZi.



An ancient imitation banded agate bead made fom glass. A rare and large undrilled specimen. Sourced in North India.

Ancient chalcedony stone bead.

Ancient carnelian turtle bead. Sourced in North India.









Ancient quartz, amethyst, citrine and glass beads. Sourced in Nepal.