Leilão Bidspirit | Carved agate ‘Dzi’ bead, Liao

Carved agate ‘Dzi’ bead, Liao dynasty - An elongated, spindle-shaped bead, carved from natural agate in shades of honey, chestnut and ochre with inclusions. It makes organic use of the mineral’s natural layering to form fine concentric bands and veining. Liao Dynasty (916–1125) or later. Size: 51 x 14 mm Weight: 14.18 g