Rare Antique Buddhist Sacred Tibetan handmade bead with engraved prayer in ancient chinese. "Please note that this bead is over 100 years old." Really beautiful big hand carved Cong Tibet bead or pendant, natural Serpentine mineral stone. These prayer bead can be used as a pendant, as a beads for a necklaces, bracelet or as a protective talisman. In this specific case this bead was also used as Mani stones. Mani stones are a form of devotion, holding them in your hand during prayers. Handcrafted, engraved with antique Chinese characters. A prayer is written on the bead which unfortunately I cannot fully identify, a studious of the Chinese language will be able to read what is written there. This is a very rare and interesting object. Protective talisman Stone: Natural Serpentine Weight: 45,5 Grams Size: 53x21x21mm (Apx.) Origin: Tibet Age: First 20th Century Shape: Octagonal Careful shipping by certified mail with tracking number and insurance. In case of multiple purchases, the lots will be grouped in the same shipment, when possible. Please make payment once all auctions of interest have been finalized.