AN AGATE ‘HEAVEN AND EARTH’ DZI BEAD

拍品描述

AN AGATE ‘HEAVEN AND EARTH’ DZI BEAD Tibet, 19th century or earlier. Of large tubular form with slightly convex sides, etched with a square and a circular motif, framed above and below by encircling bands. The opaque stone of a dark brown tone. Central drilling allowing for suspension as a pendant. Dimensions: Length 3.2 cm The Heaven and Earth Dzi bead represents the harmonious balance between celestial and earthly energies, embodying the interconnectedness of the spiritual and material realms. In Tibetan and Buddhist cosmology, Heaven symbolizes enlightenment, divine wisdom, and boundless potential, while Earth represents grounding, stability, and the physical world. This bead is believed to act as a bridge between higher consciousness and worldly existence.

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