{"product_id":"vintage-garuda-dzi-bead-bloodspots-v-091424-garudabs","title":"Garuda Motif Dzi Bead with Bloodspots, 40.7×11.4mm, Two-Tone Agate (V-091424-GarudaBS)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity guaranteed — every piece hand-inspected and accurately described. All photos below are unretouched, taken against a plain white background to show this bead's true colour and condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe composition at the centre of this bead shifts completely when you turn it — what reads as a standing figure on one face opens into a horizontal arrangement on the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis is a genuine vintage Taiwan dzi, produced in the 1980s and finished in high-quality natural agate. The ground is two-zone: warm honey-tan end caps confirmed from the angled end-cap shots, transitioning to very deep dark brown through the central body where the Garuda motif sits. The depth of colour increases noticeably as you move away from each drill tip, giving the bead a natural gradient that the bold cream-white motif lines cut across on every face. The Garuda is rendered in a bold stepped geometric style — broad cream bands and angled forms building the figure — and because the composition is not symmetrical, rotating the bead produces genuinely different readings: one face presents a more upright, cross-like arrangement; the opposite opens into flowing horizontal arcs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSurface finish is smooth and well-polished, with the characteristic high gloss of quality 1980s Taiwan production across both the dark ground and the cream motif zones. Minor surface marks are visible along the equatorial area in the photos, consistent with over four decades of vintage age — disclosed here as found. No cracks are visible in any of the white-background photos; this is my own finding from the images. The drill channel is cleanly executed at both ends, centered within the warm honey-tan stone at each tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eBloodspots\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe macro photographs document cinnabar (硃砂, zhusha — mercuric sulfide) inclusions clearly throughout this bead. The inclusions present as fine orange-rust micro-dots scattered across the cream motif zones, visible throughout the cream field in both macro shots, with a subtle warm diffusion consistent with sub-surface cinnabar presence in the wider cream areas. Distribution pattern: cream-zone focused scattered. The inclusions are broadly distributed through the cream work and consistent in colour and character across both documented zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eThe Garuda Motif\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Garuda is one of the most powerful protective figures in both Hindu and Tibetan Buddhist tradition — a divine creature combining the strength of an eagle with human form, known as the vehicle of Vishnu and the enemy of serpents and pestilence. In the dzi tradition, the Garuda motif is specifically associated with protection from disease, poison, and calamity, making it one of the most directly apotropaic of all dzi designs. A bead bearing the Garuda is traditionally worn or kept as a shield against harm — both physical illness and the forces that bring misfortune. On a vintage piece with documented cinnabar inclusions, that protective meaning is carried in a stone that has accumulated four decades of its own character.\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 Garuda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 Vintage — produced in Taiwan, 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good; minor surface marks consistent with vintage age; no cracks observed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloodspots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tier 3 — cream-zone focused scattered; cinnabar micro-dots documented throughout cream zones in macro photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e V-091424-GarudaBS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\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\/vintage-dzi-beads\"\u003eVintage Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFor more vintage pieces, browse our \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/new-dzi\"\u003eNew \u0026amp; Vintage Dzi Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIts companion pieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e also in our vintage 1980s Taiwan bloodspot family — \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-six-eye-dzi-bead-bloodspots-v-102723-6ebs\"\u003eV-102723-6EBS\u003c\/a\u003e (Six Eye, pitch-black ground), \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-eight-eye-dzi-bead-bloodspots-v-092924-8ebs\"\u003eV-092924-8EBS\u003c\/a\u003e (Eight Eye, peachy-apricot end caps), and three Double Longevity pieces with Tier 3 bloodspots: \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-double-longevity-dzi-bead-bloodspots-v-090924-dlbs\"\u003eV-090924-DLBS\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\/vintage-double-longevity-dzi-bead-bloodspots-v-092824-dlbs\"\u003eV-092824-DLBS\u003c\/a\u003e, and \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-double-longevity-dzi-bead-bloodspots-v-092824-dlbs2\"\u003eV-092824-DLBS2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eCurious about what dzi beads are and what makes them authentic? Read \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 and \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\"\u003eA vintage Garuda piece with warm honey-tan end caps, very deep dark brown central body, and Tier 3 cinnabar inclusions distributed throughout the cream motif zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery bead backed by our authenticity guarantee and easy returns.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll photos are unretouched. White-background shots show true colour; macro shots document bloodspot inclusions at close range.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e#DziBead #GarudaDzi #TibetanDzi #AgateDzi #VintageDzi #TaiwanDzi #DziJewelry #BuddhistJewelry #DziCollector #AuthenticDzi #BloodspotDzi #CinnabarInclusions #GarudaMotif #VintageTibetan #AncientDziShop\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45799073677478,"sku":"","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/VintageGarudaDziwithBloodspots_1_ad7204bc-e037-4224-af57-f9cace3ac3c7.jpg?v=1782891794","url":"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-garuda-dzi-bead-bloodspots-v-091424-garudabs","provider":"Ancient Dzi Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}