No. XXXVII
Three-Eyed Bead in the Tibetan Dzi Style
Himalayan style
A long black barrel bead patterned with three white-ringed "eyes" between bands.
- Style
- Himalayan style; made now
- Form
- Bead
- Appearance
- Black, with white rings and bands
- Dimensions
- 4.7 × 1.2 cm (1 ⅞ × ½ in.)
- Weight
- 10 g
- Category
- Beads
- Reference
- VFA-037
- Price
- US$ 420
Catalogue Note
The patterned beads known in Tibet as dzi are prized throughout the Himalaya, and the number of eyes on a bead carries meaning; three is associated with good fortune. This bead is long and even, with three ringed eyes separated by white bands.
It can be strung alone on a cord or used as the centre of a necklace. We describe it by its appearance only.
In stock · US$ 420
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