A FOUR-EYE AGATE DZI BEAD

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A FOUR-EYE AGATE DZI BEAD Tibet, 19th century or earlier. Of elongated tubular form with tapering ends, featuring a four-eye motif, skillfully etched to its surface. The opaque agate of dark brown color with white etching. Central drilling allowing for suspension as a pendant. Dimensions: Length 4.8 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. The Four-Eye Dzi bead is believed to bring wisdom, stability, and protection, representing the four Bodhisattvas of Buddhism or the four cardinal directions. It is associated with removing obstacles, enhancing clarity, and strengthening leadership qualities. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Zacke Vienna, 27 January 2022, lot 201 Price: EUR 1,264 Expert remark: Compare the closely related

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