Double Wave Motif, 49.4×11.8mm, black agate (At-090226-DW6)

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The two wave compositions on this bead face each other from opposite sides — and the cream between them is what holds the whole pattern together.

This antique Tibetan dzi bead carries the double wave motif across a deep, dark brown-black agate ground. The two wave compositions sit on opposing faces of the barrel, each built from a pair of inward-pointing cream arcs flanking a central vertical bar. The cream lines are warm rather than stark — softened by centuries of use and handled contact — and they read as broad, confident strokes against the very deep ground. Turn the bead ninety degrees and the wave faces disappear entirely, replaced by uninterrupted dark agate with only the edge of the cream zones visible at the margins. The full composition only reveals itself across two full rotations.

At 49.4mm, this is a full-sized antique barrel with excellent proportions — the fusiform profile tapers gradually toward both drill ends without becoming sharp, giving the bead a comfortable, settled weight in hand. The surface has developed a smooth, lightly aged patina consistent with its estimated 200–400 years. The cream zones show subtle micro-texture across their surface, a characteristic feature of genuine aged etching interacting with agate over time. No cracks are present; this is independently confirmed from the photos.

The ground colour runs consistently deep across the entire body. Both drill ends carry the same very deep dark brown-black tone as the body — there is no lightening at the caps, no two-zone structure. The agate reads as a single uniform dark field from end to end, which gives the cream wave lines their maximum contrast and visual weight.

The bead photographs consistently across all five unretouched images. What you see in these photos is exactly what you will receive.

The Double Wave Motif

The double wave, known in Tibetan tradition as a symbol of balance and the harmonious flow of energies, is one of the foundational dzi motifs. The two opposing wave compositions represent complementary forces held in equilibrium — movement and stillness, the seen and unseen. In practice, the double wave dzi is worn as a talisman for harmony, the smoothing of obstacles, and the steady forward movement of life circumstances. This piece carries the motif in its classic bilateral form, with each face presenting a complete, self-contained wave composition that answers the other across the turn of the bead.

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Motif: Double Wave
Length: 49.4mm
Diameter: 11.8mm
Form: Barrel, fusiform
Material: Agate
Age Estimate: 200–400 years
Condition: Smooth aged patina; micro-texture on cream zones consistent with age; no cracks confirmed from photos
Bloodspots: None
Product ID: At-090226-DW6
Collection: Antique Dzi | All Products

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More antique double wave dzi:

• At-052526-DW3 — Antique Double Wave, 48.7×11.6mm, honey-brown
• At-052526-DW4 — Antique Double Wave, 47.4×11.4mm, cream-brown
• At-072325-DW5 — Antique Double Wave, compact 28.4×10.6mm

Learn more about dzi beads:

• Tibetan Dzi Beads: Luck, Fortune & Meaning
• Dzi Motifs and Their Interpretations

Every bead at Ancient Dzi Shop is photographed unretouched — no filters, no colour correction, no digital enhancement. The five photos above show this bead exactly as it is.

✦ Unretouched photos. Authentic piece. Sold as shown. ✦

📷 5 unretouched product photos included.

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