{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-double-wave-dzi-bead-49mm-dark-brown-black-at-092926-dw4","title":"Antique Tibetan Double Wave Dzi Bead — 49.7 mm, Dark Brown \u0026 Black, 200–400 Years (AT-092926-DW4)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe never retouch our photos. What you see is exactly what you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bead shares its motif and size with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-tibetan-double-wave-dzi-bead-49mm-dark-brown-at-092826-dw3\"\u003eAntique Double Wave Dzi At-092826-DW3\u003c\/a\u003e, but its colour is its own. Where that bead stays entirely in dark brown on honey-tan, this one brings in black alongside the brown — the design moving between the two dark tones and giving the bead a stronger range of contrast. Dark brown dominates, deepening to black in the wave forms and along the stripe dividers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ground is a warm honey-tan cream, and the layout is the classic one: three panels on each long face, divided by vertical dark stripes, each holding two opposing curves that meet at a pinched waist in an hourglass or butterfly shape. No two panels share exactly the same curve or line weight — the hallmark of freehand work, visible across the three side photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe honey-tan ground has the natural texture of aged agate, with warmer orange-tan tones where the stone's banding shows through. At both ends the agate deepens to a near-solid dark brown-black. Both drill holes are small and clean. Condition is excellent, with no cracks or chips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Double Wave Motif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe double wave — also read as tiger tooth, bow or S-wave — is one of the oldest and most elemental dzi designs. Its opposing curves speak of two forces meeting and holding in balance, and it is worn for protection and steady fortune. Honey-tan with dark brown and black is a palette with its own following among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Wave; three wave forms per face between vertical dark stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural agate, warm honey-tan with dark brown and black motif; brown-black tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique, estimated 200–400 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent; no cracks or chips; small clean drill holes; natural polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloodspots:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e At-092926-DW4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/authentic-antique-dzi\"\u003eAntique Dzi Beads\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-tibetan-double-wave-dzi-bead-49mm-dark-brown-at-092826-dw3\"\u003eAntique Double Wave Dzi, Honey and Dark Brown (At-092826-DW3)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-tibetan-double-wave-dzi-bead-41mm-black-cream-at-092826-dw\"\u003eAntique Double Wave Dzi, Black and Cream (At-092826-DW)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-double-wave-dzi-bead-dark-brown-black-agate-41mm-at-090226-dw9\"\u003eAntique Double Wave Dzi, Dark Brown and Black (At-090226-DW9)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/dzi-motifs-and-their-interpretations-other-motifs\"\u003eDzi Bead Motifs and Their Meanings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/tibetan-dzi-beads-luck-fortune-meaning\"\u003eTibetan Dzi Beads for Luck and Fortune\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive unretouched photographs: three side views and two angled views of the drill ends.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57531455471782,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/antiquetibetandoublewaveAT-092926-DW4_1.webp?v=1790613680","url":"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/en-tw\/products\/antique-tibetan-double-wave-dzi-bead-49mm-dark-brown-black-at-092926-dw4","provider":"Ancient Dzi Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}