{"product_id":"antique-heaven-earth-tibetan-dzi-bead-48mm-200-400-years-at-071326-he","title":"Antique Heaven \u0026 Earth Dzi, 48.4×11.9mm, very deep dark brown agate, 200–400 years (At-071326-HE)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e🌿\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEthically sourced. Unretouched photos. What you see is what you receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe connector faces on this bead do not form an X — they form a pair of arcs, one above and one below, curving toward each other across a dark centre without meeting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eImage 2 shows one connector face: a cream arc in the upper zone, another below it, both curving inward with a deep dark ground between them. The composition has an organic, almost parenthetical quality — more flowing than the angular X-crossing seen on Taiwan Heaven \u0026amp; Earth dzi. Image 4 shows the opposite connector face, where the composition shifts again: the upper element becomes more of a bracket, the lower arc more open, the relationship between the two zones asymmetric in a way that image 2 is not. The two connector faces read differently, and both differ from the static symmetry of a standard X.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eImage 1 shows the primary face: a large, well-formed oval enclosed by a cream band, horizontally centred between two vertical cream stripe bars. The ground is very deep dark brown — the owner confirms brown, not black, and the flat-lit images bear that out, with the dark zones carrying visible warmth that true pitch-black would not. Image 3 shows the opposite primary face, where the same oval closes into a more angular, trapezoidal reading as the barrel's curvature alters the visible shape at this rotation. The cream zones on face C carry the most pronounced honey-warmth in the patina — the broader bar sections on this face read as distinctly warm cream rather than the cooler cream of the central oval zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eImages 5 and 6 show the two drill-hole ends. Both are small, clean, and centred in warm brown-grey end caps. The two ends are not quite identical — the right end (image 5) carries a marginally sharper taper; the left end (image 6) is marginally more rounded. Both hold the drill hole cleanly without damage to the end cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe cream zones throughout carry the fine granular surface texture of aged agate — the settled, matte quality that develops over two centuries or more. No new Taiwan dzi, however well-made, carries this texture in its cream zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Heaven \u0026amp; Earth Motif\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Heaven \u0026amp; Earth dzi (天地珠) encodes one of the most fundamental relationships in Tibetan cosmology: the axis between the celestial and terrestrial realms, the point of contact between what is above and what is below. The enclosed oval represents that meeting — a space where the two realms converge. Worn for harmony, balance, and alignment, it is among the most widely recognised dzi motifs across Tibetan, Himalayan, and Chinese collecting traditions. At 200–400 years of age, this piece has carried that meaning across multiple generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec Block\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHeaven \u0026amp; Earth — elongated oval on primary faces; double-arc flowing connector on face B; asymmetric bracket\/arc connector on face D; cream stripe bar flanking elements\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e48.4mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e11.9mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBarrel, fusiform; marginally sharper taper at one end (image 5), more rounded at opposite (image 6)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAgate — very deep dark brown ground (confirmed brown, not black); warm honey-cream aged motif zones; warm brown-grey end caps\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Estimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e200–400 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGood. Natural age-consistent granular surface texture on cream zones — genuine patina. No cracks or chips. Independently confirmed from photographs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloodspots:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAt-071326-HE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e·\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\/all-products\"\u003eAll Products\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\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Heaven \u0026amp; Earth dzi in this collection:\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\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-tibetan-heaven-earth-dzi-bead-48mm-deep-brown-agate-200-400yr-at-121824-he2\"\u003eAt-121824-HE2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— 48.3×11.7mm, 200–400 yrs\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-tibetan-heaven-earth-dzi-bead-48mm-deep-brown-agate-200-400yr-at-121824-he2\"\u003eAt-082324-HE3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— 48.2×11.6mm, 200–400 yrs\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-bloodspot-dzi-at-062126-hebs\"\u003eAt-062126-HEBS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— 38.3×13.8mm, with bloodspots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor comparison — 1980s Taiwan Heaven \u0026amp; Earth:\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\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-heaven-earth-taiwan-dzi-bead-1980s-dark-brown-v-071126-he\"\u003eV-071126-HE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— 38.2×13.4mm, 1980s Taiwan\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\/vintage-heaven-earth-taiwan-dzi-bead-1980s-deep-dark-v-071326-he\"\u003eV-071326-HE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— 37.1×13.2mm, 1980s Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFurther reading:\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\/blogs\/news\/real-vs-fake-dzi-beads-the-definitive-collectors-guide-to-authentic-tibetan-dzi\"\u003eReal vs Fake Dzi Beads — The Definitive Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e·\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\/blogs\/news\/tibetan-dzi-beads-luck-fortune-meaning\"\u003eTibetan Dzi Beads: Luck, Fortune, Meaning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEvery bead at Ancient Dzi Shop is photographed without filters or retouching. What you see is what you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e🌿\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEthically sourced. Unretouched photos. What you see is what you receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto line:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAll 6 photographs are unretouched. Images 1 and 3 show the two primary Heaven \u0026amp; Earth oval faces. Images 2 and 4 show the two connector faces. Images 5 and 6 show the two drill-hole end caps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#AncientDziShop #HeavenEarthDzi #AntiqueDzi #TibetanDzi #DziBead #HeavenEarth #TibetanBuddhism #AntiqueTibetan #DziCollection #AuthenticDzi #HimalayanBeads #TibetanArtifact #BuddhistBeads #DziCollector #天地珠\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56780094275750,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/antiquetibetanheaven_earthdziofabout200to400years_1.jpg?v=1783966804","url":"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-heaven-earth-tibetan-dzi-bead-48mm-200-400-years-at-071326-he","provider":"Ancient Dzi Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}