{"product_id":"antique-triple-vajra-dzi-bead-bloodspots-at-070626-3vjbs","title":"Triple Vajra Motif, 42.8×12.1mm, cream \u0026 dark brown agate (At-070626-3VjBS)","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\"\u003eOn most dzi beads the ground is dark and the motif lines are white — on this one it is reversed. The cream zones occupy most of each face, and the three vajra forms sit within them as dark inlaid shapes. The warm reddish-orange cast that spreads across the cream is not the original colour of the stone: it is two to three centuries of cinnabar slowly diffusing through the agate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis antique Tibetan dzi carries a triple vajra motif — three dorje\/thunderbolt forms arranged in sequence around the circumference of the bead — worked in an inverse palette that sets it apart from nearly all other triple vajra dzi. The dominant colour is cream-white, with broad ivory bands running the full length of the bead on each face and the dark brown vajra-arm elements appearing as embedded forms within those zones rather than as etched lines on a dark ground. The visual effect is of three dorje forms held within the stone, rather than drawn across it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAt 42.8×12.1mm, this is a well-proportioned antique barrel with a gently tapered profile. Both drill-end caps are cream-white agate with small centred holes, high-gloss surface, and the natural agate character visible throughout the cream zones — confirming agate as the material without any ambiguity. Age-appropriate edge wear is present at the shoulder of one drill end, and a fine hairline is visible in that same zone in the macro photographs; both are disclosed here and visible in images 9 and 11. No structural cracks are observed in the unretouched photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe bloodspot documentation across images 9–12 reveals why the warm terracotta cast is so visually present even in the body shots: the cinnabar saturation in the cream zones is not localised to dots or clusters — it has diffused pervasively through the white banding across the full length of the bead, producing a warm reddish-orange blush that colours the entire cream register. Individual reddish-brown micro-dots are also visible within the saturation field in image 10. These are naturally occurring cinnabar (硃砂\/zhusha, mercuric sulfide) inclusions — in a piece of this age, their extensive diffusion through the agate is both an authentication marker and a record of centuries of use and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Triple Vajra Motif\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe vajra — dorje in Tibetan — is the defining implement of the Vajrayana tradition: indestructible, cutting through delusion as diamond cuts lesser materials, and embodying the fierce compassion of awakened mind in active form. A triple vajra extends this force across the three times — past, present, and future — and across the three realms of existence, inviting the protection and transformative capacity of the vajra to accompany the wearer without limit or direction. Where a single dorje focuses energy, the triple vajra multiplies and expands it, making this one of the most powerfully charged dzi motif forms in Tibetan tradition.\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTriple Vajra (Triple Dorje)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e42.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBarrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAgate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Estimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e200–300 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGood antique condition; age-appropriate edge wear at drill-end shoulder; fine hairline visible in macro at same zone, disclosed in images 9 and 11; no structural cracks observed in unretouched photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloodspots:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTier 3 — cinnabar (硃砂\/zhusha, mercuric sulfide) inclusions documented in macro; pervasive saturation throughout cream-white zones; warm reddish-orange to terracotta diffusion visible across full cream register; individual reddish-brown micro-dots also present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAt-070626-3VjBS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAntique Dzi \/ Bloodspot Dzi\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:\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\/bloodspot-dzi\"\u003eBloodspot Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAlso in the collection — a vintage Taiwan triple vajra dzi for comparison:\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\/vintage-triple-vajra-dzi-bead-bloodspots-v-070526-3vjbs\"\u003eV-070526-3VjBS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLearn more:\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\/what-are-dzi-beads\"\u003eWhat Are Dzi Beads?\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\/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 bead 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 #triplevajra #vajradzi #dorjedzi #antique dzi #bloodspotdzi #cinnabar #agatebead #tibetanbeads #vajrayana #tibetanjewelry #dzicollector #buddhistbeads #ancientdzishop\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56745848996006,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/AntiqueTibetanVajraDziwithBloodspots_1.jpg?v=1783281344","url":"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-triple-vajra-dzi-bead-bloodspots-at-070626-3vjbs","provider":"Ancient Dzi Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}