Vintage Two Eye Motif Dzi Bead, 54.5×11.9mm, Brown & Black Agate (V-070226-2E2)

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A single eye sits just off-centre on this bead, framed on one side by a tight cluster of narrow stripes and on the other by a wider gap before the pattern resumes, an asymmetry that's easy to miss until you compare both halves side by side.

This is a vintage dzi bead crafted in Taiwan in the 1980s using the traditional dzi crafting technique, the same method of etching natural agate used for ancient dzi. The ground moves from a rich brown to a deeper, near-black tone through the body, consistently across all the white-background rotation photos. The cream-white eye ring and connecting stripes hold strong, even contrast against it.

The bead is a classic barrel, drilled through the centre. The single eye sits inside a partial ring, with plain vertical stripe bands spaced unevenly on either side, tightly grouped at one end and more loosely spaced at the other. This asymmetry gives the piece a slightly different balance than the more evenly spaced Two Eye beads in the collection. The warm brown translucent gloss at the drilled end shows the natural agate.

No cracks are visible anywhere on this bead. The surface is clean throughout, with no bloodspots.

The Two Eye Motif

The Two Eye motif is traditionally associated with good relations at home and at work: harmony between partners and among colleagues, which makes it a popular choice for those in management or team roles. On this piece the stripes are spaced unevenly, giving the design an asymmetric rhythm as the bead turns. Read more in The Two Eye Dzi Bead: Symbolism and Significance.

Specifications

• Motif: Two Eye
• Length: 54.5mm
• Diameter: 11.9mm
• Form: Barrel
• Material: Natural agate
• Age estimate: Vintage, crafted in Taiwan in the 1980s using the traditional technique
• Condition: No cracks visible; clean surface throughout
• Bloodspots: None
• Product ID: V-070226-2E2
• Collections: Taiwan Dzi | New & Vintage Dzi

From the blog

• Taiwan Dzi Beads: The Vintage 1980s Guide
• The Two Eye Dzi Bead: Symbolism and Significance
• Where Do Dzi Beads Come From?

A piece of 1980s Taiwanese dzi craftsmanship, clean and ready for its next owner.

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