{"product_id":"vintage-round-treasure-vase-dzi-bead-pair-taiwan-1980s-v-071426-tvv","title":"Treasure Vase Motif Pair, 20.7×18.3mm \u0026 20.1×17.7mm, Dark Brown Agate (V-071426-TVV)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e🪨 Genuine agate. Unretouched photos. What you see is what ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eTurn either of these beads and the vase shifts — what reads as a wide-shouldered vessel from one angle becomes a chalice or trophy from the opposite side, the same cream lines reorganising into a different silhouette as the bead rotates in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThese two round dzi were made in Taiwan in the 1980s, using the same crafting tradition as the pitch-black round double wave pair listed in this shop — the same style of cream etching on a dark agate ground, the same rounded ovoid form, the same quality of line work that characterises this period of Taiwan dzi production. The motif is a treasure vase variant: the classic bumpa form, rendered here with a distinctive rounded top and wide-shouldered body that gives each face of the bead a slightly different reading depending on the orientation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe ground on both beads is a deep, rich dark brown — confirmed from the white-background photos. The two beads share this ground tone but differ in surface character. Bead A (20.7×18.3mm) carries a slightly warmer surface, with fine natural texture visible across the dark zones and a warm brown cast at the inner edges of the cream lines. Bead B (20.1×17.7mm) presents a smoother, more uniform surface, and the cream lines are crisper at their centres — cooler in tone, with warm brown appearing only at the immediate boundary where cream meets dark ground. Side by side, this difference is subtle but consistent across all angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFrom the end-drill views, the cream lines of the motif extend around the full equator of each bead, forming large lobed zones that divide the dark ground in a pattern quite different from what any single face-on view would suggest. Rotating either bead slowly reveals the full composition — a continuous cream network wrapping the entire surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBoth beads are in good condition. The fine surface texture on Bead A is a natural characteristic of the agate and its age, not damage. The drill openings on both are clean and consistent with vintage Taiwan production. Each bead is slightly ovoid rather than perfectly spherical — a natural feature of this form and period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Treasure Vase Motif\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe treasure vase — bumpa in Tibetan — is one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Tibetan Buddhism and one of the most enduring motifs in dzi tradition. It is the vessel of abundance: an inexhaustible source of wealth, health, and all that is wished for. On dzi beads the treasure vase motif is associated with the fulfilment of wishes, the removal of obstacles, and the sustaining of good fortune. A pair amplifies this symbolism — two vessels together are understood in the Tibetan tradition as a doubling of the auspicious energy, and as an expression of completeness.\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\u003eTreasure Vase Variant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter × Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e18.3×20.7mm (Bead A) | 17.7×20.1mm (Bead B)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRound (ovoid)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAgate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Estimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVintage — 1980s Taiwan production\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGood — fine natural surface texture on Bead A consistent with age; no chips or cracks observed from available photos on either bead\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloodspots:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eV-071426-TVV\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\/new-dzi\"\u003eNew \u0026amp; Vintage 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\/taiwan-dzi\"\u003eTaiwan 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\/round-beads\"\u003eRound 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\/collections\/pairs-sets\"\u003ePairs \u0026amp; Sets\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 pieces:\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\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-round-treasure-vase-dzi-pair-v-052526-tvp\"\u003eV-052526-TVP — Vintage round treasure vase pair, 1980s Taiwan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\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-round-treasure-vase-dzi-pair-v-052526-tvp\"\u003eV-060826-DWP2 — Vintage round double wave pair, pitch-black, same crafting tradition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\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-wave-round-dzi-pair-dark-brown-v-060426-dwp\"\u003eV-060426-DWP — Vintage round double wave pair, chocolate-brown\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFor treasure vase motif in antique barrel form, see:\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\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/at-061826-2etv\"\u003eAt-061826-2ETV — Two Eye \u0026amp; Treasure Vase, chalcedony, 29.6×11.4mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\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\/at-062226-2etv2\"\u003eAt-062226-2ETV2 — Two Eye \u0026amp; Treasure Vase, agate, 30.2×10.9mm\u003c\/a\u003e\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\"\u003eFurther reading:\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\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 \u0026amp; Meaning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\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\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAll photos are unretouched. Colour and surface detail are as photographed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e🪨 Genuine agate. Unretouched photos. What you see is what ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e📷 6 unretouched product photos included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e#dzibeads #tibetanbeads #dzibead #treasurevase #bumpadzi #vintagedzi #taiwandzi #rounddzi #dzibeadpair #agatebeads #tibetanjewelry #buddhistbeads #dzibeadcollector #agatedzi #dzibeadshop\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56811331322022,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/vintagepairoftreasurevasevariant_1.jpg?v=1784121059","url":"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-round-treasure-vase-dzi-bead-pair-taiwan-1980s-v-071426-tvv","provider":"Ancient Dzi Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}