A THREE-STRIPED AGATE CHUNG DZI BEAD

拍品描述

A THREE-STRIPED AGATE CHUNG DZI BEAD Tibet, 19th century or earlier. Of elongated tubular form, featuring three stripes, of which two are skillfully etched to the surface. The semi-translucent agates exhibit a white and orange color with a dark brown center and white etching. Central drilling allowing for suspension as a pendant. Dimensions: Length 5 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. 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.

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