Leilão Bidspirit | Agate Dzi bead, Tang dynasty

Agate Dzi bead, Tang dynasty - A large, solid, spindle-shaped ritual bead carved from natural agate in shades of grey, honey, chestnut and cream, with a hole for threading. It makes masterful use of the mineral’s natural stratification, leaving the sinuous veins visible. Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) or later. Size: 70 x 30 mm Weight: 93.7 g