{"product_id":"antique-double-heaven-earth-gate-dzi-bloodspots-at-102324-dhge","title":"Double Heaven Gate \u0026 Earth Gate Dzi, 60.1mm × 12.5mm, warm chocolate-brown, terracotta-russet end caps (At-102324-DHGE)","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 two ovals on the primary face do not look like eyes — they look like doorways, placed side by side, waiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is one of the rarer structural compositions in the dzi tradition: a true Double Heaven Gate \u0026amp; Earth Gate configuration, in which two complete gate ovals occupy the primary face together, flanked by a single isolated gate on the opposite face, and connecting arch-crown forms on the two intervening sides. The bead must be rotated through all four orientations to be fully read. No single face contains the whole statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe primary face (Image 6) presents the defining composition — two soft warm-cream ovals set side by side on a warm chocolate-brown ground, their forms full and symmetrical, neither closed into an eye nor open into a C-ring. These are gate ovals: bounded, complete, architecturally intentional. The ground colour is a genuine warm chocolate-brown with a russet warmth throughout, and the polished surface catches light evenly across the full body length. The opposite face (Image 8) shows a single gate oval with internal framing bars — a rectangular gate structure that reads differently from the paired ovals, giving the bead an asymmetry that only becomes apparent once the bead is turned in hand. The two side faces (Images 7 and 9) show the connecting arch-crown motifs — layered cream arches that link the gate compositions across the width, adding visual complexity that the primary and opposite faces alone do not reveal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe body is an elongated spindle — 60.1mm in length at 12.5mm diameter — one of the longer examples in this collection. The agate itself is high-quality, with a smooth, well-polished surface that shows micro-pitting consistent with genuine age in the macro photography. The end caps (Images 3 and 4) are a warm terracotta-russet tone, distinctly different from the chocolate-brown body — this two-tone agate character is inherent, not applied, and contributes to the bead's visual complexity before the motif is even considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe bloodspot inclusions on this bead are cinnabar (硃砂, zhūshā) — mercuric sulfide occurring as a natural geological inclusion within the agate matrix. In the macro image (Image 2), the gate interior shows pervasive rust-orange micro-dot inclusions distributed across the inner oval zone, embedding themselves within the cream-white motif lines. The end caps (Images 3 and 4) carry a fine brown-orange cinnabar speckle across their domed surfaces. This is not surface staining — the inclusions are within the stone, positioned before the etching was applied, and are regarded by Tibetan collectors as a marker of authenticity and auspicious spiritual potency. The cinnabar concentration within the gate interior is particularly notable: the bloodspots sit inside the symbolic threshold itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCompared to the two completed Heaven \u0026amp; Earth beads in this collection: At-121824-HE2 (48.3mm, deep dark brown, single-oval composition generating four statements) and At-082324-HE3 (48.2mm, cool grey, open-top oval reading as a gate without a ceiling), this bead is substantially longer at 60.1mm, carries a warm chocolate-brown ground rather than deep dark or cool grey, presents two complete gate ovals on the primary face rather than one, and adds confirmed cinnabar bloodspots absent from both of those listings. The At-022624-HEG (32.6mm, charcoal-grey, combined open oval and framed rectangular eye) is a different composition entirely. This bead is the largest and the only double-gate variant in the collection.\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 Double Heaven Gate \u0026amp; Earth Gate Motif\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Heaven Gate (天門, tiānmén) and Earth Gate (地門, dìmén) motif represents the threshold between realms — the opening through which consciousness passes, the boundary between the mundane and the sacred. In Tibetan dzi tradition, the gate oval is understood as a portal: a space of transition and clarity. Where a single gate bead presents one threshold, the Double Heaven Gate \u0026amp; Earth Gate configuration doubles this symbolic function — sky gate and earth gate together, the full vertical axis of existence held in a single bead. The motif is associated with clarity of mind, greater wisdom, and the capacity to perceive beyond ordinary limitation.\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 Double Heaven Gate \u0026amp; Earth Gate (天門地門); two paired gate ovals on primary face; single gate oval with rectangular framing bars on opposite face; connecting arch-crown forms on side faces \u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60.1mm \u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5mm \u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated spindle, smooth polished surface, micro-pitting visible under macro \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm chocolate-brown agate ground; soft warm-cream motif lines; warm terracotta-russet end caps (inherent two-tone agate colour) \u003cstrong\u003eAge Estimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200–300 years \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e No cracks; minor surface micro-pitting consistent with age; smooth polished body; weathering marks as expected for antique agate \u003cstrong\u003eBloodspots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — pervasive rust-orange cinnabar (硃砂) micro-dot inclusions within gate interior (macro-confirmed, Image 2); fine cinnabar speckle across both end cap surfaces (Images 3 \u0026amp; 4); warm tint in cream motif zones \u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e At-102324-DHGE \u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\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\/antique-dzi\"\u003eAntique Dzi Collection\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\"\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eExplore related beads from the collection:\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 class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-heaven-earth-dzi-at-121824-he2\"\u003eAntique Heaven \u0026amp; Earth Dzi, deep dark brown (At-121824-HE2)\u003c\/a\u003e — single oval, four statements as the bead rotates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-heaven-earth-dzi-at-082324-he3\"\u003eAntique Heaven \u0026amp; Earth Dzi, open-top oval (At-082324-HE3)\u003c\/a\u003e — charcoal grey agate, gate without a ceiling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-heaven-earth-gate-dzi-at-022624-heg\"\u003eAntique Heaven \u0026amp; Earth Gate Dzi, charcoal-grey (At-022624-HEG)\u003c\/a\u003e — open oval + rectangular framed eye, cool grey ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-double-wave-dzi-at-052526-dw3\"\u003eAntique Double Wave Dzi, honey-brown (At-052526-DW3)\u003c\/a\u003e — wave meets itself, another bead that changes silhouette as it rotates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-six-eye-dzi-at-053026-6e\"\u003eAntique Six Eye Dzi, plain variant (At-053026-6E)\u003c\/a\u003e — 54.9mm, comparable length, warm chocolate-brown ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\"\u003eBlog Links\u003c\/h3\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\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/what-are-dzi-beads\"\u003eWhat Are Dzi Beads? 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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 #HeavenGateDzi #EarthGateDzi #DoubleHeavenGate #AntiqueDzi #BloodspotDzi #CinnabarDzi #TibetanAmulet #DziCollector #TibetanBeads #AgateBead #At102324DHGE #BuddhistAmulet\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45903871180966,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/Antique-Bloodspot-DoubleHeavenGate_EarthGateDzi_5_89502eb1-d503-4951-9402-eb8d95440356.jpg?v=1780477757","url":"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-double-heaven-earth-gate-dzi-bloodspots-at-102324-dhge","provider":"Ancient Dzi Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}