{"product_id":"antique-nine-eye-dzi-bead-cinnabar-bloodspots-at-060326-9e5","title":"Nine Eye Dzi, 51.3mm × 15.3mm, pitch-black, dense cinnabar bloodspots, grey-stone end caps (At-060326-9E5)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWe never retouch our photos. What you see is exactly what you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe cinnabar on this bead does not sit at the edges — it saturates the entire white zone, every ring, every connector line, every eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAmong all dzi bead motifs, the Nine Eye stands alone. Known across Tibet and throughout Asia as the King of All Dzi Motifs, the Nine Eye is the single most sought-after form in the Tibetan amulet tradition — believed to carry blessings of boundless wealth, supreme protection, good health, and spiritual power. For centuries, merchants, leaders, and practitioners across Asia have prized the Nine Eye above all others. This example earns that reputation in full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe ground of this bead is pitch-black — confirmed glassy and absolute across every photograph, the deepest ground colour in the nine-eye series and among the deepest in the entire collection. Against it, the motif lines are bright white: bold, clean, and extraordinarily fluid. Where most nine-eye beads use relatively simple connecting structures between their eyes, this bead's connector lines move as continuous S-curves and Z-bends, flowing without interruption from one eye to the next across all four faces. The result is a composition that reads as a single unbroken white path threading nine eyes onto pitch-black agate — dynamic rather than static, moving rather than placed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFace A (Image 2) presents the primary composition: one large open-ring eye at centre, flanked by flowing S-curve connectors that link to partial eye structures above and below. Face B (Image 3) is the most complex single face — five eyes visible across two registers, upper and lower pairs flanking a dominant centre eye, all connected by the same continuous white line. The side faces (Images 4 and beyond) continue the composition without resolution, so the bead must be rotated through all four orientations to account for all nine. The end caps (Images 5 and 6) are warm grey-stone — a muted taupe tone, cooler and more neutral than the warm-brown or terracotta-russet end caps seen elsewhere in the collection, and consistent across both ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe body is a slender elongated spindle at 51.3mm × 15.3mm — the widest diameter of the five nine-eye beads in the collection, giving each face a broad, generous display surface. Despite the width, the profile tapers elegantly to both ends without appearing stubby. The surface is polished and glassy on the black zones, consistent with the high-quality agate base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe macro photographs (Images 7, 8, and 9) reveal what makes this bead exceptional even within its own motif category. The cinnabar (硃砂, zhūshā) — mercuric sulfide occurring as a natural geological inclusion — is present not as a sparse constellation but as a dense, pervasive population of rust-orange to warm orange pinpoint dots covering the entire surface of every white zone: eye rings, connector lines, and scroll forms alike. Image 7 shows a single eye ring with the dark oval centre surrounded by a white ring so thoroughly populated with cinnabar dots it reads as a warm-dusted field rather than a clean white. Image 9 shows a second eye with the same density. Image 8 shows the S-curve connector lines with cinnabar scattered across their full width. These inclusions are embedded within the agate matrix — present before the etching was applied, inseparable from the stone itself. In Tibetan collecting tradition, this density and distribution of cinnabar across both the eye forms and the connector lines simultaneously is considered exceptionally rare and highly auspicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCompared to the four completed nine-eye beads: At-011625-9E (54.0mm, warm brown ground, cream motif, no bloodspots), At-051525-9E2 (54.9mm, warm brown, micro-pitting), At-083025-9E3 (53.7mm, warm brown, smoothest surface), and At-012325-9E4 (59.0mm × 13.2mm, deep dark ground, golden-orange motif lines) — this bead is the only pitch-black ground nine-eye, the only one with bright white motif lines, the only one with confirmed pervasive cinnabar bloodspots, and the widest in diameter. It occupies a position no other bead in the nine-eye series fills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nine Eye Motif\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Nine Eye dzi (九眼天珠, jiǔ yǎn tiānzhū) is known as the King of All Dzi Motifs for reasons both numerical and cosmological. In Tibetan Buddhist tradition, nine represents completion — the Nine Planets, the nine realms of existence, and the full compass of spiritual power. A bead carrying nine eyes is understood to bestow its wearer with the blessings of all nine simultaneously: wealth, health, protection, wisdom, and the removal of obstacles from every direction. The nine eyes also represent the nine-fold path of Bön cosmology, making this motif significant across both Buddhist and pre-Buddhist Tibetan spiritual traditions. It is, without exception, the most powerful and most coveted of all dzi configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eSpec Block\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nine Eye (九眼天珠, jiǔ yǎn tiānzhū) — King of All Dzi Motifs; all eyes open-ring type; continuous S-curve and Z-bend connectors linking eyes across all four faces \u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51.3mm \u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.3mm \u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender elongated spindle; widest diameter of the nine-eye series; polished glassy surface on black ground zones \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pitch-black agate ground; bright white motif lines, eye rings, and connector lines; warm grey-stone end caps (inherent agate colour) \u003cstrong\u003eAge Estimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200–300 years \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e No cracks; natural weathering marks and minor surface digs consistent with age; excellent overall condition \u003cstrong\u003eBloodspots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — dense pervasive rust-orange to warm orange cinnabar (硃砂) micro-dot inclusions throughout all white zones; eye rings, connector lines, and scroll forms all heavily populated; macro-confirmed in Images 7, 8 \u0026amp; 9; most densely spotted nine-eye in the collection \u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e At-060326-9E5 \u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-qing-dynasty-nine-eye-chinese-dzi-300yr-at-0426-9eq\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Motif Dzi Bead Rare Qing Dynasty Chinese Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/bloodspot-dzi\"\u003eBloodspot Dzi Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eRelated Nine Eye Dzi Beads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Nine Eye is the King of All Dzi Motifs. These examples — both ancient specimens and carefully selected antique pieces — carry the same power and protection as the focal bead above, offering collectors entry points to this extraordinary lineage across multiple price ranges and aesthetic variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncient Nine Eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThese beads exceed 500 years and represent the rarest tier of acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/ancient-nine-eye-dzi-bead-53mm-dark-brown-500-800-years-ac-091626-9e\"\u003eAncient Nine Eye Dzi Bead, 53.8×12.5mm, Dark Brown Agate, 500–800 Years\u003c\/a\u003e — Deep brown ground, open-ring eyes, museum-quality patina — $8000.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/ancient-nine-eye-dzi-bead-cream-white-agate-800-years-ac-070926-9e\"\u003eAncient Nine Eye Dzi, 54.0×14.5mm, Cream-White Agate, 800 Years\u003c\/a\u003e — Rare pale ground with aged patina and exceptional form — $12000.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Nine Eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThese beads span 100–500 years, offering proven age with accessible pricing. Many carry bloodspots or distinctive features that make them comparable to the focal bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-eye-dzi-bead-54mm-dark-brown-medicine-dig-at-091626-9e2\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Dzi Bead, 54.2×12.4mm, Dark Brown Agate, Medicine Dig Disclosed\u003c\/a\u003e — Honest provenance with natural patina, open-ring eyes — $800.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-tibetan-nine-eye-dzi-bead-54mm-dark-brown-at-091626-9e\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Dzi Bead, 54.6×12.5mm, Dark Brown Agate, 200–400 Years\u003c\/a\u003e — Warm brown ground, bold white motif, excellent surface gloss — $800.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-eye-dzi-bead-dark-brown-60mm-300-500-years-at-082326-9e\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Dzi Bead, 60.6×12.9mm, Dark Brown \u0026amp; Honey-Toned Agate, 300–500 Years\u003c\/a\u003e — Largest antique nine-eye in current stock, generous proportions, museum finish — $1700.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-eye-dzi-bead-extreme-bloodspots-48mm-at-071426-9ebs2\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Motif with Bloodspots, 48.8×12.1mm, Dark Brown Agate\u003c\/a\u003e — Dense cinnabar saturation comparable to the focal bead, smaller compact form — $3500.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/at-062926-9ebs-antique-nine-eye-dzi-bloodspots-77mm\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Motif, 77.0×12.8mm, Deep Dark Brown Agate with Bloodspots\u003c\/a\u003e — Longest nine-eye available, pervasive cinnabar field, dramatic presence — $5800.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-tibetan-nine-eye-dzi-bead-dark-brown-at-070826-9e\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Motif, 59.8×13.7mm, Very Dark Brown Agate, 300–500 Years\u003c\/a\u003e — Substantial size with warm brown ground and strong motif contrast — $3500.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-eye-tibetan-dzi-bead-57mm-asymmetric-form-300-500-years-at-071126-9e8\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Dzi, 57.6×12.7mm, Dark Brown Agate, Asymmetric Tapered Form, 300–500 Years\u003c\/a\u003e — Unique organic proportions with deep aged patina — $1700.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-eye-tibetan-dzi-bead-54mm-300-500-years-at-071126-9e6\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Dzi, 54.8×12.6mm, Very Dark Brown Agate, 300–500 Years\u003c\/a\u003e — Classic proportions with warm chocolate-brown ground and excellent condition — $1700.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-eye-tibetan-dzi-bead-54mm-200-400-years-at-071326-9e\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Dzi, 54.8×12.5mm, Warm Dark Brown Agate, 200–400 Years\u003c\/a\u003e — Balanced proportions with smooth aged surface and strong eye definition — $800.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-eye-dzi-bead-dark-brown-cream-agate-54mm-at-090326-9e2\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Motif, 54.9×12.6mm, Dark Brown and Cream Agate\u003c\/a\u003e — Two-tone ground with bold contrast between eye fields — $800.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-eye-dzi-bead-39mm-black-brown-agate-200-300yr-at-070626-9e2\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Motif Dzi, 39.7×13.8mm, Pitch-Black \u0026amp; Brown Agate\u003c\/a\u003e — Compact barrel form with high-gloss black ground and cream etching — $1200.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-eye-dzi-bead-53mm-dark-brown-agate-200-400yr-at-070626-9e\"\u003eAntique Nine Eye Motif Dzi, 53.3×12.3mm, Deep Dark Brown Agate\u003c\/a\u003e — Warm rich ground with strong motif presence and excellent patina — $800.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-eye-dzi-bead-amber-dark-agate-at-012325-9e4\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;%20%E2%80%94%20Antique%20Nine%20Eye%20Dzi%20Bead,%2059.0mm%20%C3%97%2013.2mm,%20Amber%20Motif%20on%20Dark%20Agate\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;%20%E2%80%94%20Golden-orange%20etching%20on%20deep%20dark%20ground,%20dramatic%20visual%20contrast%20%E2%80%94%20$700.00\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;%0A\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;%0A\u0026lt;p%20class=\" font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew \u0026amp; Vintage Nine Eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eContemporary and recent-vintage pieces that honour the Nine Eye tradition. These are ideal for wearers and collectors establishing their first relationship with the King of Dzi Motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/new-nine-eye-dzi-bead-bloodspots-pitch-black-60mm-n-082326-9ebs\"\u003eNew Nine Eye Dzi Bead with Bloodspots, 60.0×14.4mm, Pitch-Black Agate\u003c\/a\u003e — Generous size with cinnabar field across motif zones, pitch-black ground — $250.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/new-nine-eye-dzi-bead-bloodspots-blue-grey-60mm-n-082326-9ebs2\"\u003eNew Nine Eye Dzi Bead with Bloodspots, 60.4×14.5mm, Pitch-Black Agate, Blue-Grey Etching\u003c\/a\u003e — Distinctive blue-toned motif with dense bloodspot saturation — $250.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/new-nine-eye-motif-agate-dzi-warm-brown-matte-n-062226-9e3\"\u003eNew Nine Eye Motif Dzi Bead, 58.6×12.9mm, Medium-Dark Warm Brown Agate, Matte Finish\u003c\/a\u003e — Classic warm-brown ground with cream etching, substantial size — $200.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/new-nine-eye-motif-agate-dzi-fusiform-grey-black-n-062226-9e\"\u003eNew Nine Eye Motif Dzi Bead, 57.7×12.9mm, Deep Cool Dark Grey-Black Agate Fusiform\u003c\/a\u003e — Cool-toned ground with elegant tapering form — $200.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/new-taiwan-nine-eye-motif-dzi-bead-tnd-ne-102123\"\u003eNew Nine Eye Motif Dzi Bead, 58.2×13.2mm, Two-Tone Brown Agate\u003c\/a\u003e — Banded brown ground with strong motif definition — $200.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePitch-black ground, nine eyes, cinnabar in every white zone — the King of All Dzi Motifs, fully inhabited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWe never retouch our photos. What you see is exactly what you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e📷 We never retouch our photos. Every bead is photographed exactly as it is. What you see is what you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eHashtags\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e#AncientDziShop #DziBead #TibetanDzi #NineEyeDzi #九眼天珠 #KingOfDziMotifs #AntiqueDzi #BloodspotDzi #CinnabarDzi #TibetanAmulet #DziCollector #TibetanBeads #AgateBead #BuddhistProtection #At060326-9E5\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56350643028134,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/Antique_Nine_Eye_Dzi_with_Bloodspots_-_Beautiful_Lines_1.jpg?v=1788946709","url":"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/en-jp\/products\/antique-nine-eye-dzi-bead-cinnabar-bloodspots-at-060326-9e5","provider":"Ancient Dzi Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}