Description: A very rare Agar wood trade bead in form of a shell.Original,ancient,hand cutting,boring and grinding.The piece has been tested,checked in laboratory.The nice ancient patina is preserved.See micro photos!Premanent good,agreeable odor!Tibet or Nepal,19th century or older.The Agar wood's origin is China/Yunnan/ or Burma. The Agar wood is from the aquillarie tree with musty scent and agreeable odor.Agar wood has been used in som asian culture as religious object with special power in ritual ceremonies and festive celebrations.