Large Dzi bead ‘Twenty-one eyes’, Tang dynasty
A black agate ritual bead with ivory-white decoration and a subtle patina. It features a spindle-shaped body adorned with twenty-one circular eyes, accompanied by wavy lines. In the Buddhist mystical tradition, this exceptional design symbolises the highest spiritual realisation and powerful protection. Tang Dynasty (618–907) or later.
Size: 55 x 18.6 mm
Weight: 29.37 g
A black agate ritual bead with ivory-white decoration and a subtle patina. It features a spindle-shaped body adorned with twenty-one circular eyes, accompanied by wavy lines. In the Buddhist mystical tradition, this exceptional design symbolises the highest spiritual realisation and powerful protection. Tang Dynasty (618–907) or later.
Size: 55 x 18.6 mm
Weight: 29.37 g
