A FOURTEEN-STRIPED AGATE CHUNG DZI BEAD WITH 18K GOLD MOUNTING

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A FOURTEEN-STRIPED AGATE CHUNG DZI BEAD WITH 18K GOLD MOUNTING Tibet, 19th century or earlier. Of elongated tubular form, featuring a well-defined ‘fourteen stripes’ motif, skillfully etched to its surface. The opaque agate of black color with white etching. The bead is fitted with 18K gold caps on both ends, of a later date. Central drilling allowing for suspension as a pendant. Dimensions: Length 5.6 cm Chung Dzi beads are characterized by striped or banded patterns that often form naturally within the agate. They are traditionally believed to provide stability, grounding energy, spiritual benefit, and protection to the wearer, making them a popular choice among Tibetan monks and practitioners of Vajrayana Buddhism. They are most often worn as protective amulets and are sometimes ground into a powder for use in traditional Tibetan medicine.

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