Leilão Bidspirit | Agate ‘Dzi’ bead, Liao dynasty

Agate ‘Dzi’ bead, Liao dynasty - An amulet with an elongated, spindle-shaped silhouette, carved from agate in shades of orange, honey and cream. Running along its length is a striking, continuous pattern of circular and spotted veins forming ‘eye’ motifs. Liao Dynasty (916–1125) or later. Size: 57.3 x 12.5 mm Weight: 13.1 g