Ancient Pyu/Tircul green chalcedony beads found in Burma with an 

ancient green jasper focal bead (31 mm x 26 mm) found in Nepal.

Ancient Stone Beads (Pyu/Tircul, Burma)

A high quality Pumtek stone bead from the 1990s

Ancient Pyu/Tircul decorated stone bead.

28 mm

Ancient Pumtek stone bead with zig zag decoration.

Pyu/Tircul Period, Burma.

17 mm x 10 mm

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Above: Pumtek Bead with 'tortoise shell' design.

Above: Burmese Star Tortoise

Pumtek bead with a striking resemblance to the shell of the Burmese Star Tortoise.

A 24k gold ring that has been set with an opalised Pumtek eye bead.

A super large Pumtek created in the 1990s. This high quality bead is not to be confused with beads from the 1920s and earlier. 86.50 mm x 15.90 mm

An ancient Pumtek from Burma that never managed to reach the stage of decoration and drilling. 9.80 mm