Leilão Bidspirit | Agate “Dragon” Dzi bead, Qing

Agate “Dragon” Dzi bead, Qing dynasty - A large, spindle-shaped and elongated bead, crafted from dark brown agate, decorated with a sinuous imperial dragon winding around the shaft of the piece, characterised by a scaly body, five sharp claws and a flowing mane amidst auspicious clouds. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) or later. Size: 89 x 17.6 mm Weight: 42.87 g