{"product_id":"antique-qing-dynasty-three-eye-chinese-dzi-300yr-at-0426-3eq","title":"Antique Three Eye Motif Dzi Bead — Rare Qing Dynasty Chinese Dzi (At-0426-3EQ)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Three Eye Motif Dzi Bead — Rare Qing Dynasty Chinese Dzi | 57.5mm × 13.0mm | 300+ Years Old (At-0426-3EQ)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe never retouch our photos. What you see is exactly what you will receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Tibetan dzi bead tradition is well documented. What is less often discussed is what happened when that tradition crossed into China — when the motifs and the making methods were adopted by Chinese craftsmen working in the Chinese cultural and spiritual context, and what those beads look like three hundred years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is a Qing Dynasty Chinese dzi, estimated at over 300 years old, and it announces its origin quietly but clearly. The eye motif — three eyes across this bead — is present in the characteristic Chinese expression: the rings are slightly softer in outline than the hard-edged Tibetan form, and on the reverse face, the two eyes sit side by side with a gentle kidney quality to their shape, a rendering style associated with the Chinese dzi-making tradition of the 17th and 18th centuries. This is not a Tibetan bead. It is a Chinese interpretation of the same symbolic language, produced during one of China's most culturally productive dynasties, and it has survived in exceptional condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe agate itself is a distinguishing feature. Where many antique dzi carry dark brown or near-black grounds, this bead is built on a warm cream and soft brown palette — light, glowing, almost luminous in certain light. The natural flow banding of the agate moves through the body in long, gentle curves, visible beneath and around the eye motifs. Look at Images 3 and 4: the concentric arc stripes wrap the body in a flowing pattern that follows the bead's own curvature, making the whole surface feel organic and alive. At one drill hole tip, a natural orange-red mineral formation sits at the centre of the hole entrance — a small but vivid detail that rewards close inspection and confirms the natural origin of the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe bead measures 57.5mm × 13.0mm — long and slender, with the elegant torpedo taper that makes it one of the more graceful forms in any collection. At this length it would have been a focal bead — the centrepiece of a mala, a pendant on its own, or the commanding presence in a strand. The three eye motif carries the traditional meanings of happiness, success, and longevity, values that were equally at home in Qing court culture as in Himalayan practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\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\/authentic-antique-dzi\"\u003eantique dzi bead\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein a category that rarely appears on the open market. Most Qing Dynasty Chinese dzi that survive are held in private collections or institutional holdings. If you are comparing across the three eye category, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-three-diamond-eye-tiger-tooth-motif-dzi-bead-rare-triangular-shape\"\u003eAncient Three Eye Motif Dzi Bead Extremely Old\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\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\/original-ancient-dzi\"\u003eancient dzi collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erepresents the Tibetan expression of the same motif at a greater age — a useful comparison for collectors studying both traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBoth drill holes are intact. The surface polish is smooth and even throughout. There are no cracks and no repairs. The condition for a 300+ year old bead is outstanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThree Eye (三眼)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e57.5mm × 13.0mm\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eElongated torpedo\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge estimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e300+ years — Qing Dynasty (清朝)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChinese dzi tradition\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHigh-quality natural banded agate — warm cream and soft brown ground with natural orange-red mineral at drill tip\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExcellent — no cracks; smooth polish, both drill holes intact\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAt-0426-3EQ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e📷\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe never retouch our photos. Every bead is photographed exactly as it is. What you see is what you receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003cem\u003eWe never retouch our photos. What you see is exactly what you will receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-base font-semibold mt-6 mb-3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore Related Three Eye Dzi Beads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe three eye motif represents happiness, success, and longevity across both Tibetan and Chinese dzi traditions. Browse our full selection of three eye beads spanning centuries and styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-sm font-semibold mt-5 mb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-three-eye-dzi-bead-black-agate-50mm-at-090626-3e5\"\u003eAntique Three Eye Motif, 50.7×11.8mm, Black Agate, 100–300 Years (At-090626-3E5)\u003c\/a\u003e — $800.00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-three-eye-dzi-bead-warm-reddish-brown-agate-50mm-at-090326-3e4\"\u003eAntique Three Eye Motif, 50.8×12.0mm, Warm Reddish-Brown Agate, 100–300 Years (At-090326-3E4)\u003c\/a\u003e — $800.00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-three-eye-dzi-bead-dark-brown-black-agate-50mm-at-090226-3e3\"\u003eAntique Three Eye Motif, 50.0×12.0mm, Dark Brown \u0026amp; Black Agate, 100–300 Years (At-090226-3E3)\u003c\/a\u003e — $800.00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-three-eye-dzi-bead-brown-black-agate-48mm-at-090226-3e2\"\u003eAntique Three Eye Motif, 48.4×11.9mm, Dark Agate, 100–300 Years (At-090226-3E2)\u003c\/a\u003e — $800.00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-three-eye-variant-dzi-bead-bloodspots-at-072326-3evbs\"\u003eAntique Three Eye Variant, 39.7×14.4mm, Warm Brown \u0026amp; Cream Agate (At-072326-3EVBS)\u003c\/a\u003e — $1,200.00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-three-eye-tiger-tooth-dzi-cinnabar-bloodspots-at-070926-3ettbs\"\u003eAntique Three Eye \u0026amp; Tiger Tooth Dzi, 48.0×12.5mm, Pitch-Black Agate, Cinnabar Bloodspots, 200–400 Years (At-070926-3ETTBS)\u003c\/a\u003e — $4,000.00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-three-eye-tiger-tooth-dzi-46-2mm-at-061926-3ett\"\u003eAntique Three Eye \u0026amp; Tiger Tooth Dzi, 46.2×12.9mm, Pitch-Black Agate, 200–400 Years (At-061926-3ETT)\u003c\/a\u003e — $3,500.00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-three-eye-earth-gate-bloodspot-dzi-43-2mm-at-061926-3eeg\"\u003eAntique Three Eye \u0026amp; Earth Gate Dzi with Bloodspots, 43.2×13.1mm, Warm Dark Brown Agate, 200–400 Years (At-061926-3EEG)\u003c\/a\u003e — $3,500.00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-three-eye-guru-rinpoche-paraphernalia-dzi-bead-37mm-at-071426-3egrp\"\u003eAntique Three Eye \u0026amp; 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Black Agate (V-070226-ThE-001)\u003c\/a\u003e — $500.00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/new-three-eye-dzi-antique-style-finish-n-fa-062026-3e\"\u003eNew Three Eye Motif Dzi Bead, Reproduction with Antique-Style Finish, 57.9×12.4mm Agate (N-FA-062026-3E)\u003c\/a\u003e — $200.00\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]\"\u003eBrowse our full\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\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\/authentic-antique-dzi\"\u003eantique 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\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e#antiquedzi #qingdynasty #chinesedzi #threeeyedzi #三眼 #清朝 #dzibead #tibetandzi #chineseantiquebeads #authenticdzi #ancientdzishop #dzicollector #qingdynastyantiques #agatebeads #sacredbeads #dzijewelry #genuinedzi #antiqueagate #collectibledzi #raredzi\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56520168603814,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/20201221_161605_c176e8c2-92b0-4143-8a57-ee00c814a98d.jpg?v=1788942799","url":"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/ja-jp\/products\/antique-qing-dynasty-three-eye-chinese-dzi-300yr-at-0426-3eq","provider":"Ancient Dzi Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}