{"product_id":"antique-round-tiger-tooth-wave-dzi-bead-pair-at-070626-ttw","title":"Tiger Tooth \u0026 Wave Motif Pair, 18.2×15.8mm \u0026 17.9×15.7mm, very dark brown agate (At-070626-TTW)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEvery piece at Ancient Dzi Shop is photographed without digital retouching — what you see is exactly what you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThese two beads share the same motif and the same very dark brown ground — but hold them side by side and the cream of one is warmer than the other, and the surface of one carries a deeper gloss than its companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis is a matched pair of antique Tibetan round dzi beads, each carrying the tiger tooth and wave motif — broad cream-line chevrons wrapping the full circumference, with the characteristic triangular tiger tooth tips appearing at each drill face. The beads are nearly spherical, with a gentle fullness that gives the composition unusual presence for their size: the zigzag chevron bands are wide and confident, and the tiger tooth triangles at each pole close the pattern into a complete, self-contained composition that reads differently from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe two beads share the same very dark brown ground — a depth of colour that approaches black in shadow but confirms its warm brown character in flat light and across all white-background photos. The similarity ends there. Bead A carries ivory-cream motif lines with a slightly golden warmth, its dark ground high-gloss and polished; its drill-end cap is warm honey-tan agate. Bead B's motif lines are a brighter, cooler white — higher contrast against the ground, which has a marginally more matte texture across some faces; its drill-end cap is cream-white, broader and lighter in tone than Bead A's. A faint surface mark is present on the body of Bead B, visible in image 3 and disclosed here. No cracks are observed in the unretouched photos of either bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBoth end caps confirm agate as the base material: the characteristic cream-to-warm-beige surfaces with high gloss and small centred drill holes are consistent across both pieces. These beads were made by the same hand in the same tradition — they were acquired and are sold together as a matched pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tiger Tooth \u0026amp; Wave Motif\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe tiger tooth — named for its triangular, fang-like form — is one of the most ancient and widespread motif elements in the Tibetan dzi tradition, appearing on beads of every age from the earliest ancient pieces to antique and vintage examples. It represents the protective power of the tiger: ferocity in the face of obstacles, the sharp decisiveness that cuts through hesitation, and the fierce guardianship associated with wrathful protective deities. Combined with the wave motif — flowing chevron bands that reference the unceasing movement of enlightened activity, the continuous rising and falling of compassionate action in the world — the result is a composition that unifies protection and movement, stillness and force, in a single continuous design.\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\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\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiger Tooth \u0026amp; Wave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (Bead A):\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.2mm × 15.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (Bead B):\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.9mm × 15.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round (near-spherical barrel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Estimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200–300 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition; faint surface mark on Bead B body, disclosed and visible in image 3; no cracks observed in unretouched photos of either bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloodspots:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e At-070626-TTW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique Dzi \/ Round Beads \/ Pairs \u0026amp; Sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\"\u003eBrowse more antique dzi: \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 | \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/round-beads\"\u003eRound Beads\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\/pairs-sets\"\u003ePairs \u0026amp; Sets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAlso in the collection — antique round dzi pairs in the same crafting tradition: \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-six-eye-lotus-round-dzi-bead-pair-050826\"\u003eSix Eye Lotus Round Pair (050826)\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\/products\/antique-tibetan-round-dzi-bead-featuring-six-eye-lotus-cross-motif-121025\"\u003eAt-121025-6ELC2\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\/products\/antique-tibetan-round-dzi-bead-featuring-wave-tiger-tooth-motif-111325\"\u003eAt-111325-WTT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLearn more: \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?\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\/blogs\/news\/what-makes-a-dzi-bead-authentic\"\u003eWhat Makes a Dzi Bead Authentic?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis pair is offered as found — photographed honestly, described completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEvery piece at Ancient Dzi Shop is photographed without digital retouching — what you see is exactly what you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll photos are unretouched. Natural lighting. No filters applied.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e#dzibead #tibetandzi #tigertoothdzi #wavedzi #rounddzi #antiquedzi #tibetanbeads #agatebead #dzipair #tibetanjewelry #dzicollector #buddhistbeads #tigertooth #roundbeads #ancientdzishop\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56748787564710,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/pairofantiquetibetantigertooth_wavedzibeads_1.jpg?v=1783322029","url":"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-round-tiger-tooth-wave-dzi-bead-pair-at-070626-ttw","provider":"Ancient Dzi Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}