Leilão Bidspirit | Round ‘Dzi’ agate bead, Tang

Round ‘Dzi’ agate bead, Tang dynasty - A spherical ritual bead made of black agate. It has a flattened globular shape, corresponding to the famous ‘Yixian’ type (一线天珠). The circumference is marked by a continuous white band. It shows patina due to its age. Tang Dynasty (618–907). Size: 17.6 x 23.3 mm Weight: 13.97 g