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 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

Ancient Pumtek bead from Burma. This bead never managed to reach the stage of decoration and drilling. 9.80 mm

Pumtek with zig zag stripes and monkey decoration. 

Probably from 1990s production. a

approx 40 mm x 11 mm