Antique Five Eye Motif Dzi Bead with Bloodspots (AntD-B-S-FiE-061223)

Antique Five Eye Motif Dzi Bead with Bloodspots (AntD-B-S-FiE-061223)

This bead is adorned with the Five Eye Motif. The Five Eye Motif is believed to represent the Blessings of Kuvera (God of Wealth). Its wearer is said to enjoy endless good fortune, longevity, and happiness.

This bead measures 38.4 mm x 11.5 mm. It is an old bead, estimated to be between 200 to 300 years old.

The bead material is high quality natural agate. There are natural cinnabar inclusions in the agate.

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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The Five Eye motif channels the blessings of Kuvera, the deity of wealth and prosperity. Complement this piece with other Five Eye beads and related abundance talismans from our collection.

Antique

Authentic Five Eye beads from 100–500 years ago, each with the natural patina and cinnabar bloodspots characteristic of genuine age and use.

• Antique Five Eye Kubera Dzi Bead, 44.5×12.4mm, Pitch-Black Agate, 300–500 Years — $3,000.00
• Antique Five Eye Dzi Bead, 39.8×13.2mm, Dark Brown Agate, Two Blue-Tint Eyes — $1,400.00
• Five Eye & Lightning Garuda Healing Dzi, 35.8×13.0mm, Pitch-Black Agate with Cinnabar — $1,300.00

New & Vintage

Contemporary Five Eye beads offering excellent proportions and clarity for those drawn to the Kubera blessing without the premium of centuries-old examples.

• New Five Eye Dzi Bead, 59.6×12.7mm, Pitch-Black, Honey Agate Ends — $350.00
• New Five Eye Dzi Bead, 56.3×13.2mm, Pitch-Black & Warm Brown Agate — $350.00
• New Five Eye Dzi Bead, 57.3×13.2mm, Dark Brown Agate, Three-Row Wave Band — $350.00
• New Five Eye Motif, 41.2×11.4mm, Very Dark Brown Agate — $500.00
• New Five Eye Motif, 40.5×11.4mm, Very Dark Brown Agate — $500.00

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Further Reading

Learn more about Five Eye symbolism, Kuvera blessings, and how cinnabar bloodspots form in our detailed guides on dzi bead motifs and antique agate selection.