{"product_id":"antique-three-eye-tiger-tooth-dzi-cinnabar-bloodspots-at-070926-3ettbs","title":"Three Eye \u0026 Tiger Tooth Motif, 48.0×12.5mm, pitch-black agate, cinnabar bloodspots (At-070926-3ETTBS)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e✦ Every piece at Ancient Dzi Shop is photographed unretouched and described exactly as found. ✦\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe red dots in the macro photographs are not part of the motif — they are cinnabar inclusions sitting inside the agate itself, visible to the naked eye without magnification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis antique Tibetan dzi bead carries a composite three eye and tiger tooth motif on a pitch-black agate ground, measuring 48.0×12.5mm and estimated at 300–500 years of age. The ground is pitch-black, confirmed from all flat-lit white-background photographs. The cream-white motif lines are crisp and well-defined throughout: on each of the three primary faces, a single eye — a cream ring enclosing a dark centre — is framed by tiger tooth chevron elements on either side, creating a face that reads as both protective and composed. The vertical stripe separators divide the bead into its three panel zones. From the angled end shots (images 8–9) the warm reddish-brown natural banding of the agate is visible at the drill end caps, transitioning cleanly into the pitch-black body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe cinnabar inclusions (硃砂, zhusha — mercuric sulfide) are the defining physical feature of this bead. All three macro photographs document them: discrete reddish-orange to vermillion pinpoints, individually visible, distributed throughout the cream-white motif zones. Image 2 shows the inclusions scattered across the cream field of the tiger tooth zone and the lower cream stripe — bright, individually distinct, unmistakably reddish-red. Image 3 brings the eye ring zone into focus: the cinnabar dots are concentrated around the cream ring, with additional scatter through the surrounding field. Image 4 shows the same distribution in a different cream zone — the pinpoints are consistent across the full surface of the cream areas. These inclusions are sub-surface within the agate; they cannot be removed, added, or artificially replicated. Their presence at this density and colouration is a strong indicator of the bead's genuine age and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe surface shows weathering marks and minor digs consistent with 300–500 years of handling and use — evidence of authentic age, not damage. The black ground shows fine age-consistent surface micro-texture. No cracks are present anywhere on the piece; I confirm this independently from all eight photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAt 48.0×12.5mm this bead has the proportions to function as a centrepiece or primary focal bead. The pitch-black ground makes both the cream motif and the visible cinnabar inclusions read with maximum contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Three Eye \u0026amp; Tiger Tooth Motif\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe three eye dzi is one of the most significant configurations in Tibetan Buddhist tradition, associated with the three jewels — Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha — and connected to the goddess of wealth and abundance. The tiger tooth motif adds protective energy: the downward and upward-pointing chevrons evoke the tiger's strength and its role as a guardian against harm. On a dual-motif bead, these two symbolic systems are understood to reinforce each other — the three eyes bringing happiness, success, and longevity, the tiger tooth providing the protective field within which those blessings can accumulate. The cinnabar inclusions add a further layer: in Tibetan material culture, bloodspot dzi are considered among the most potent and sought-after objects, their red inclusions read as evidence of the stone's inner vitality.\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\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three Eye \u0026amp; Tiger Tooth (dual motif)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48.0mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel, fusiform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agate (pitch-black body; warm reddish-brown natural banding at end caps; cream-white motif lines with cinnabar bloodspot inclusions)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Estimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300–500 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface weathering marks and minor digs consistent with genuine age. Fine age-consistent surface micro-texture on black ground. No cracks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloodspots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tier 3 — cinnabar (硃砂\/zhusha, mercuric sulfide). Discrete reddish-orange to vermillion pinpoints distributed throughout cream motif zones; cream-zone focused scattered distribution; visible to the naked eye. Documented in macro photographs (images 2–4).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e At-070926-3ETTBS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique Dzi \/ Bloodspot Dzi \/ All Products\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\u003eBrowse related pieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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 Beads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\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 Beads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther reading:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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-gives-dzi-beads-value-and-what-to-be-careful-of\"\u003eWhat Gives Dzi Beads Value — and What to Be Careful Of\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\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\/dzi-motifs-and-their-interpretations-other-motifs\"\u003eDzi Motifs and Their Interpretations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEach piece at Ancient Dzi Shop is offered as found — no restoration, no enhancement, no retouching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e✦ Unretouched photographs. Honest descriptions. Every piece exactly as it is. ✦\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll photographs are unretouched. Colours are represented as accurately as camera and lighting permit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e#AncientDziShop #ThreeEyeDzi #TigerToothDzi #BloodspotDzi #CinnabarDzi #AntiqueTibetanDzi #TibetanDzi #DziBeads #AuthenticDzi #TibetanAntique #HimalayanBeads #BuddhistJewelry #DziCollection #AgateDzi #TibetanDziForSale\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46409175236774,"sku":"","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/AncientTibetanThreeEyeDziwithBloodspots_4_552e8c6a-cc21-4871-9cbd-43f490ef1ae3.jpg?v=1783613828","url":"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-three-eye-tiger-tooth-dzi-cinnabar-bloodspots-at-070926-3ettbs","provider":"Ancient Dzi Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}