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A Tibetan agate 'Chung' Dzi bead displaying a striking tiger-striped pattern, with alternating creamy-white bands wrapping around a warm brown agate body with translucent areas toward the ends. Subtle honey and amber-orange tones are visible within these translucent areas, adding further depth and tonal variation to the agate.
The bead has an elongated form with smoothly rounded ends and a through-drilled hole, suitable as a pendant or for stringing. Measuring approximately 7.75 cm (3 in.) in length, the bead possesses an impressive scale and visual presence.
The surface carries a developed polish consistent with age and handling, alongside visible signs of wear including fine pitting, natural inclusions, and areas of surface variation.
The alternating banding creates a strong visual rhythm across the body of the bead, while areas of translucency reveal additional depth within the agate.
Dzi beads have long been valued throughout the Himalayan region as objects of personal significance, traditionally associated with protection, prosperity, and spiritual well-being. 'Chung' forms are often linked with ideas of continuity and strength, their rhythmic bands carrying symbolic associations of balance, enduring fortune, and the uninterrupted movement of positive energy.
Natural irregularities, wear, and slight asymmetries are inherent to stone beads of this type. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.
Worldwide shipping included
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A Tibetan agate 'Chung' Dzi bead displaying a striking tiger-striped pattern, with alternating creamy-white bands wrapping around a warm brown agate body with translucent areas toward the ends. Subtle honey and amber-orange tones are visible within these translucent areas, adding further depth and tonal variation to the agate.
The bead has an elongated form with smoothly rounded ends and a through-drilled hole, suitable as a pendant or for stringing. Measuring approximately 7.75 cm (3 in.) in length, the bead possesses an impressive scale and visual presence.
The surface carries a developed polish consistent with age and handling, alongside visible signs of wear including fine pitting, natural inclusions, and areas of surface variation.
The alternating banding creates a strong visual rhythm across the body of the bead, while areas of translucency reveal additional depth within the agate.
Dzi beads have long been valued throughout the Himalayan region as objects of personal significance, traditionally associated with protection, prosperity, and spiritual well-being. 'Chung' forms are often linked with ideas of continuity and strength, their rhythmic bands carrying symbolic associations of balance, enduring fortune, and the uninterrupted movement of positive energy.
Natural irregularities, wear, and slight asymmetries are inherent to stone beads of this type. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.
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