A CHINESE BANDED DZI BEAD

拍品描述

Stretching 4.3 cm in length, this slender elongated dzi bead is fashioned from natural banded agate. Elegant concentric striations in warm amber, muted grey and pale white spiral across its smoothly polished barrel-shaped body, naturally forming a striking eye-like banded pattern at the mid-section. Subtle patches of aged patina are scattered along the layered striations, testifying to prolonged historical wear. Its lustrous rounded surface delivers pleasant tactile texture, while organic natural banding grants the talisman distinctive visual individuality. Bearing long-held Himalayan auspicious symbolism, this well-preserved bead is a wonderful curated addition to premium collections of traditional Tibetan agate talismans and antique beaded artefacts.

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