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This is a high-end Tibetan star-moon bodhi rosary that combines vintage jade, natural cracks, and a unique large intestine bead shape. It is paired with agate dzi beads and old Tibetan accessories, and has both spiritual blessing power and antique collection value.
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The following fully interprets its unique charm from material characteristics, religious implications to identification through playing with it——
**1. Analysis of core materials**
**(1) Jade cracked old material star-moon bodhi**
- **Jade**:
- It refers to the star-moon that has undergone years of natural oxidation and oil penetration, with a warm and translucent texture, showing a **translucent amber luster**, and feels like jade.
- Cause: Aged for more than 5 years, caused by long-term wearing and playing with it.
- **Cracks**:
- Fine ice cracks are formed on the surface (similar to Ge kiln porcelain), which is a **year mark** (characteristic of old star-moon over 10 years old).
- Note: Artificially aged cracks (acid etching or freezing method) have stiff cracks, while natural cracks have staggered textures.
**(2) Intestine beads**
- **Unique shape**:
- The Star Moon Bodhi is hand-polished or naturally grown and mutated, and is **curved spiral** (shaped like a pig's large intestine), which is rarer than ordinary barrel beads.
- Commonly seen in old Tibetan prayer beads, it symbolizes "breaking obsessions and the flow of karma."
**(3) Agate Dzi accessories**
- **Pure Dzi beads**:
- Select **wrapped agate etched Dzi beads** (such as tiger teeth, lotus and other patterns), which means to drive away evil and bring good fortune.
- Old agate has horseshoe patterns and weathering holes, and the holes are worn naturally.
- **Other accessories**:
- **Counter**: Silver or copper, engraved with the six-character mantra.
- **Buddha head three-way**: May be paired with **old coral, turquoise**, or gilded vajra.
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**2. Religious and cultural implications**
- **Star Moon Bodhi**:
- Symbolizes "awakening to emptiness", and is often used in Tibetan Buddhism to chant the **Avalokitesvara Heart Mantra** or the **Tara Mantra**.
- **Dzi Agate**:
- In Tibetan Buddhism, it is a "wish-fulfilling gem" that can enhance the guardian energy of the rosary.
- **108-bead structure**:
- Represents the elimination of 108 troubles, and the spiral shape of the large intestine bead is a metaphor for "reincarnation and liberation".
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**3. Identification and year judgment**
**(1) Natural jade crack characteristics**
- Cloud-like jade texture can be seen through light, the cracks in the cracks vary in depth, and the holes are worn and oxidized.
- It feels oily and makes a crisp sound when rubbed.
**(2) Key points of old agate Dzi**
- Weathering patterns (fish scale patterns, horseshoe patterns) are naturally distributed, and the boundaries of the etched lines are blurred.
- The hole is in the shape of a "keyhole" due to long-term wear.
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**4. Taboos for playing and maintenance**
- **Characteristics of Jade Star Moon**:
- It has been stably oxidized, so there is no need to play with it deliberately, just wear it daily.
- Avoid water and sweat (it is easy to penetrate into the cracks and cause mold).
- **Maintenance of Agate Dzi Beads**:
- Regularly wipe it gently with a **soft cloth dipped in olive oil** to avoid drying and cracking.
- Purification method: Place it in **Tibetan incense smoke** for 3 minutes.