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Above: Ancient Phum dZi with gold end caps.

Here you will find ancient Phum dZi with the decorated longevity design (say it like Püm with the H being silent). The word Phum probably derives from the Tibetan word for vase, which may also be spelt Büm (as in Bümpa). The ritual vase (Tib:gtso-bum) is used to confer Vajrayana empowerments and represents the mandala of the deity. The Long Life or nectar vase (Tib: tshe bum) is believed to bestow longevity. Phum dZi are usually fat beads with a grey to black base colour, and Tibetans believe they are the oldest of all the dZi beads found in Tibet. Some rare Phum dZi may even include eyes or other motifs.

They are not to be confused with the smaller black and white longevity agates.
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Ancient Phum dZi Bead
Ancient Phum dZi Bead
Our Price: £595.00

A very nice large ancient Phum dZi.

Prized in Tibet and the Himalayan regions.
Age: 1000 BCE to 300 BCE
Length 29.78 mm
Width 14.23 mm
Ancient Phum dZi Bead
Ancient Phum dZi Bead
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A fine looking ancient Phum dZi.

Prized in Tibet and the Himalayan regions.
Age: 1000 BCE to 300 BCE
Length 21.75 mm
Width 11.30 mm
Ancient Phum dZi Bead
Ancient Phum dZi Bead
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A beautiful ancient Phum dZi.

Prized in Tibet and the Himalayan regions.
Age: 1000 BCE to 300 BCE
Length 18.28 mm
Width 11.93 mm
Ancient Phum dZi Bead
Ancient Phum dZi Bead
Our Price: £395.00

A wonderful ancient Phum dZi. Free from breaks or repairs.

Prized in Tibet and the Himalayan regions.
Age: 1000 BCE to 300 BCE
Length 25.05 mm
Width 11.79 mm
Ancient Phum dZi Bead
Ancient Phum dZi Bead
Our Price: £1,200.00

A large Phum dZi with no breaks or repairs.

Origin: Tibet
Age 1000 BCE to 300 BCE
length 32.49 mm x 12.03 mm
Ancient Phum dZi Bead
Huge Ancient Phum dZi Bead
Our Price: £1,800.00

A super large ancient Phum dZi. This is the largest Phum dZi we have seen available for sale. It remains in wonderful condition and the longevity decoration remains clear. If this bead had a black base colour it could easily sell for three times this price. Tibetans believe that Phum dZi are the earliest of all dZi beads.

Origin: Sourced in Nepal
Condition: Very good with no breaks, cracks or repairs.
Age 1000 BCE to 300 BCE
approx  51 mm x 15 mm
Ancient Phum dZi Bead
Ancient Phum dZi Bead
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A large ancient Phum dZi displaying the longevity design.  A very impressive bead with a wonderful feel. These beads have almost vanished from the Himalayan regions in recent years.

No cracks or repairs.
Origin: Tibet
Age 1000 BCE to 300 BCE
length 36 mm x 17 mm
Ancient Phum dZi Bead
Ancient Phum dZi Bead - Double Square
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This is a very nice fat ancient Phum dZi with a double square decoration. It displays a lovely usage patina from 2000 years of wear and handling. Blood spots can also be seen under magnification.

No breaks or repairs.
Origin: Tibet
Age 1000 BCE to 300 BCE
length 22 mm x 13  mm
Ancient Phum dZi Bead
Ancient Phum dZi Bead
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A beautiful ancient Phum dZi. Displaying a clear longevity decoration.

Prized in Tibet and the Himalayan regions.
Condition: Very good with one small old end nik
Age: 1000 BCE to 300 BCE
Length 29 mm
Width 13 mm
Ancient Phum dZi Bead
Ancient Phum dZi Bead
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A beautiful ancient Phum dZi.

Prized in Tibet and the Himalayan regions.
Age: 1000 BCE to 300 BCE
Length 19.90 mm
Width 17.90 mm