Rare Ancient Round Tibetan Dzi Bead featuring the Nine Eye Motif and Bloodspots (121725)

Rare Ancient Round Tibetan Dzi Bead featuring the Nine Eye Motif and Bloodspots (121725)

This Tibetan dzi bead is adorned with the Nine Eye Motif.  The Nine Eye Motif is the King of all Motifs.  It is believed to be the most powerful of all dzi beads.  It is the favorite dzi motif of businessmen in Asia because it ushers in wealth.
 
This ancient bloodspot dzi bead measures 29.6 mm x 21.2 mm. It is an old dzi, estimated to be between 500 to 700 years old.

This bead is in excellent condition.  There are no cracks on the beads.  As with all antique dzi beads, weathering marks and minor digs are all part of the beauty.

The bead material is high quality natural agate.  There are bloodspots throughout the entirety of the dzi bead.

Bloodspot (Cinnabar Dot) info:

Cinnabar dots are also known as "bloodspots" or "硃砂" in Chinese.  They occur when mercury and sulfur are present when the agate was formed.  Mercuric sulfide (or cinnabar) is obtained when mercury reacts with sulfur.  In its purest form, the color is a deep red.  In fact, it is how vermilion pigment is made.  However, it is difficult and rare to find it in its purest form in agate.  The purest form, used to make vermillion, is usually obtained in labs where conditions can be controlled.  In nature, there is usually other material present thus giving it slight variations in its redness.

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