Friday 11 November 2011

Wednesday 26 October 2011


Ancient Pyu/Tircul decorated stone bead.

Thursday 20 October 2011

Friday 14 October 2011



Ancient Pumtek stone bead with zig zag decoration.
Pyu/Tircul Period, Burma.
17 mm x 10 mm

Monday 3 October 2011

Tuesday 6 September 2011


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Wednesday 31 August 2011


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.

Thursday 18 August 2011

Thursday 20 January 2011