{"product_id":"ancient-double-tiger-tooth-dzi-bead-calcification-anc-0426-dtt","title":"Ancient Double Tiger Tooth Dzi Bead with Heavy Calcification (Anc-0426-DTT) | 500–800 Years Old","description":"\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]\"\u003eThis is a single, genuine ancient Tibetan Dzi bead carrying the Double Tiger Tooth Motif — one of the most powerful and misunderstood symbols in the Dzi tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Motif — Double Tiger Tooth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Tiger Tooth Motif is also known by collectors as Tasso, Horse Teeth, or the Wave Motif. These names are not interchangeable by mistake — the designs genuinely overlap. On some beads the pattern resolves clearly as teeth; on others it flows as waves. On this particular bead, the Double Tiger Tooth reads with rare sharpness: two rows of upward-sweeping points that run the full length of the bead's body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn Tibetan amulet tradition, the Tiger Tooth carries the energy of focused courage — not recklessness, but the precise, deliberate strength of a predator that does not hesitate. The Double form is believed to compound this quality: two sources of strength, reinforcing each other. Where the related Wave Motif emphasizes the continuous flow of fortune, the Tiger Tooth cuts forward — decisive, forward-moving, and protective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge \u0026amp; Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis bead is estimated to be between 500 and 800 years old — placing its origin in Tibet's pre-Qing period, before sustained European contact with the Himalayan plateau. It was made, worn, and passed through hands across centuries before reaching this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe calcification visible on this bead is not a flaw or a defect. It is a geological record. Calcification of this depth and distribution does not form on modern reproductions or even on antique beads of a few hundred years. It forms across centuries of mineral interaction between the agate and the soil, cloth, and skin the bead was in contact with. On any ancient Dzi bead, heavy calcification is one of the most reliable physical indicators of genuine extreme age — and this bead has it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28.4 mm × 12.1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality natural agate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Tiger Tooth (related: Double Wave)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500–800 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent — no cracks. Surface weathering marks and minor digs, worn smooth from centuries of use as a body amulet, are present and expected. They are part of the bead's authentic history, not damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Significant — visible across the body of the bead, confirming extreme age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Are Buying\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOne (1) ancient Tibetan Dzi bead, exactly as shown. This is not a reproduction. It is not a modern bead misrepresented as old. The calcification, the surface character, and the weathering are real — and they are all captured in our photographs without retouching, enhancement, or filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWe photograph every bead including its drill holes, its worn surfaces, and its imperfections — so that you can make a fully informed decision before purchasing. 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]\"\u003eExplore more pieces in our \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\"\u003eAuthentic Antique Dzi collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e#AncientDzi #TigerToothDzi #DoubleWaveDzi #TibetanDzi #DziBeads #AuthenticDzi \u003cbr\u003e#GenuineDzi #CalcifiedDzi #TibetanAmulet #AncientAmulet #DziCollector #RealDzi \u003cbr\u003e#PreQingTibet #TibetanArtifact #SpiritualJewelry #AgateBead #StrengthAmulet\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44030627020966,"sku":"","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/ancient_double_tiger_tooth_motif_dzi_bead_-_indus_valley_bead_1.jpg?v=1778424852","url":"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/ancient-double-tiger-tooth-dzi-bead-calcification-anc-0426-dtt","provider":"Ancient Dzi Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}