{"product_id":"antique-nine-eye-tibetan-dzi-bead-53mm-200-400-years-at-071326-9e2","title":"Antique Nine Eye Dzi, 53.7×12.2mm, warm dark brown agate, 200–400 years (At-071326-9E2)","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\"\u003eThis bead and its companion piece At-071326-9E share the same motif, the same age range, and the same crafting tradition — and the difference between them is in the silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eImages 2 and 3 show it clearly from the two end angles: the taper on this piece is longer and more aggressive, the central body narrower, the overall profile a slender fusiform rather than the fuller oval of the companion. At 53.7×12.2mm — 1.1mm shorter and 0.3mm narrower — the bead reads as a different proportion in hand, carrying its length with less mass through the centre. On a strand, the two pieces would read as the same motif at the same scale but with a noticeably different silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe nine eyes follow the standard stepped S-curve layout across two rows, with the connector lines changing path on each face. Images 1, 4, and 5 show three faces in sequence. The motif lines carry a warm character throughout — not as evenly distributed as the companion piece, but present in the connector zones on all three faces, most visible in images 2 and 3 where the end-angle lighting catches the cream-gold warmth running between the eye groups. On faces A and B (images 1 and 4), the rings enclosing the eyes read as a cooler cream-white; through the connector paths, the warmth surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe ground is warm dark brown — confirmed brown rather than black across all five images. Image 5 shows the warm brown most clearly, where the flat lighting reads the ground tone as a rich, saturated brown rather than approaching pitch-black. The dark zones in images 1 and 4 show a subtle fine micro-pitting consistent with the surface of aged agate over two centuries or more. A small natural surface pit is visible on the upper dark zone of face A between the first and second eye groups (image 1) — disclosed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBoth drill holes are small, clean, and centred in warm honey-golden end caps at the tapered tips visible in images 2 and 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nine Eye Motif\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe nine eye dzi (九眼天珠) holds the highest symbolic count in the Tibetan dzi tradition — nine representing the full accumulation of merit, protection across all directions, and comprehensive good fortune. At 200–400 years of age, a nine eye dzi has circulated through multiple generations of use and keeping. The motif was understood the same way by every person who held this bead across those generations: as a complete and powerful protective form.\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\u003eNine Eye — stepped S-curve connectors; warm cream-gold patina concentrated in connector zones; cooler cream rings around eye pupils\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e53.7mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12.2mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBarrel, slender fusiform — more elongated taper than companion piece At-071326-9E\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAgate — warm dark brown ground; warm honey-golden 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. Fine micro-pitting on dark ground zones (images 1, 4) — age-consistent surface character. Small natural surface pit on face A upper dark zone between eye groups (image 1) — disclosed. No cracks or chips.\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-071326-9E2\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\u003eIts companion piece:\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\/products\/antique-nine-eye-tibetan-dzi-bead-54mm-200-400-years-at-071326-9e\"\u003eAt-071326-9E\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— 54.8×12.5mm, same age and motif, fuller oval barrel profile, honey-gold patina more evenly distributed across all faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso in the antique nine eye 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-nine-eye-tibetan-dzi-bead-54mm-300-500-years-at-071126-9e6\"\u003eAt-071126-9E6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— 54.8×12.6mm, 300–500 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-nine-eye-tibetan-dzi-bead-55mm-300-500-years-at-071126-9e7\"\u003eAt-071126-9E7\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— 55.0×12.7mm, 300–500 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-nine-eye-tibetan-dzi-bead-57mm-asymmetric-form-300-500-years-at-071126-9e8\"\u003eAt-071126-9E8\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— 57.6×12.7mm, asymmetric form, 300–500 yrs\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 5 photographs are unretouched. Images 1, 4, and 5 show three faces of the bead. Images 2 and 3 show the two drill-hole end caps and the slender fusiform profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#AncientDziShop #NineEyeDzi #AntiqueDzi #TibetanDzi #DziBead #九眼天珠 #TibetanBuddhism #AntiqueTibetan #DziCollection #NineEye #AuthenticDzi #HimalayanBeads #TibetanArtifact #BuddhistBeads #DziCollector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56779799003302,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/antiquetibetannineeyedziof200to400years_1_c84df298-a05c-46db-a4bc-ee753e51909a.jpg?v=1783958572","url":"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-eye-tibetan-dzi-bead-53mm-200-400-years-at-071326-9e2","provider":"Ancient Dzi Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}