Agate Dzi amulet, Liao dynasty
A ritual amulet with an elongated tubular shape, crafted from veined natural agate. It features an eye-catching interplay of strata and parallel bands alternating between dark brown, chestnut and cream-white tones, with a longitudinal perforation along its central axis and a subtle patina. Liao Dynasty (916–1125) or later.
Size: 48 x 11 mm
Weight: 10 g
A ritual amulet with an elongated tubular shape, crafted from veined natural agate. It features an eye-catching interplay of strata and parallel bands alternating between dark brown, chestnut and cream-white tones, with a longitudinal perforation along its central axis and a subtle patina. Liao Dynasty (916–1125) or later.
Size: 48 x 11 mm
Weight: 10 g