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A Tibetan agate 'Chung' Dzi bead displaying a distinctive striped pattern, with alternating creamy-white bands wrapping around a warm honey-brown to amber-toned agate body. The stone is notably translucent, allowing light to pass through the warm brown and golden tones and revealing natural internal variation within the agate. Darker natural inclusions are also visible in areas of the stone, adding further contrast and depth.
The bead has an elongated form with smoothly rounded ends and a through-drilled hole, suitable as a pendant or for stringing. Its long, slender proportions give the bead an elegant appearance and a strong visual presence.
The surface carries a smooth, developed polish, alongside visible signs of wear including fine pitting, natural inclusions, and areas of surface variation. The translucency of the agate becomes particularly apparent under direct light, highlighting the layered structure and natural character of the stone.
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 associated with continuity and strength, with their repeated 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.
Approx. 2.25 inches length.
Worldwide shipping included
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A Tibetan agate 'Chung' Dzi bead displaying a distinctive striped pattern, with alternating creamy-white bands wrapping around a warm honey-brown to amber-toned agate body. The stone is notably translucent, allowing light to pass through the warm brown and golden tones and revealing natural internal variation within the agate. Darker natural inclusions are also visible in areas of the stone, adding further contrast and depth.
The bead has an elongated form with smoothly rounded ends and a through-drilled hole, suitable as a pendant or for stringing. Its long, slender proportions give the bead an elegant appearance and a strong visual presence.
The surface carries a smooth, developed polish, alongside visible signs of wear including fine pitting, natural inclusions, and areas of surface variation. The translucency of the agate becomes particularly apparent under direct light, highlighting the layered structure and natural character of the stone.
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 associated with continuity and strength, with their repeated 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.
Approx. 2.25 inches length.
