Leilão Bidspirit | Agate Dzi bead, Liao dynasty

Agate Dzi bead, Liao dynasty - A bead made of black agate with ivory-coloured decoration. It has a spindle-shaped body, adorned with six parallel bands or rings. The surface displays a remarkable patina characteristic of its age. Liao Dynasty (916–1125) or later. Size: 55.58 x 13.6 mm Weight: 15.99 g