A LARGE THIRTY-EYE AGATE DZI BEAD

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A LARGE THIRTY-EYE AGATE DZI BEAD Tibet, 19th century or earlier. Of large, elongated tubular form, featuring thirty eyes, skillfully etched onto the surface. The semi-translucent banded agate of grey color with white etching. Central drilling allowing for suspension as a pendant. Dimensions: Length 8.7 cm Eye Dzi beads are among the most revered and powerful in Tibetan and Himalayan spiritual traditions. The eyes symbolize heightened perception, wisdom, and divine protection, serving as a guardian against negative energies, misfortune, and spiritual harm. In Buddhist culture, ‘seeing’ represents enlightenment, as the eyes of the Buddha are said to perceive both the material and spiritual worlds. They are most often worn as protective amulets and are sometimes ground into a powder for use in traditional Tibetan medicine. The artisans who make the Dzi embellish the lines and shapes of the beads using ancient methods such as darkening with plant sugar and heat, bleaching and etching white lines with natron, and protecting certain areas with fat, clay, wax, or a similar substance. The number of eyes on a Dzi bead further influences its specific meaning and purpose. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Zacke Vienna, 29 April 2025, lot 7 Price: EUR 1,690  Expert remark: Compare the related form, color of the stone with similar motif. Note the size (20.6 cm).

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