{"product_id":"vintage-round-treasure-vase-dzi-bead-pair-v-052526-tvp","title":"Vintage Round Treasure Vase Dzi Bead Pair, 20.5–20.9mm, Dark Agate, Taiwan (V-052526-TVP)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe never retouch our photos. What you see is exactly what you will receive.\u003c\/strong\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 leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEach bead holds four vases. You can only ever see one at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThat is the governing logic of a round Treasure Vase dzi bead — the motif is distributed across the full sphere, one vase per quadrant, each positioned 90 degrees from the next. Rotate the bead and a new vase comes into view as the previous one curves away. The photographs in this listing capture four distinct faces across the two beads, and across those four angles the Treasure Vase motif reads differently each time: full-face with the classic Bumpa silhouette centred and clear; partial-face with the vase neck and handles just visible at the edge; equatorial view where the organic cream lattice connecting the four vases dominates; and the drill-hole pole, where the lattice converges and the form reveals itself as a globe held together by a continuous network of cream lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis pair is distinguished from others in this collection by the depth of the ground colour. The agate on both beads carries a dark tone — not the lighter warm brown of earlier Taiwan pieces, but a deep, near-black dark brown that gives the cream motif lines exceptional contrast. The cream itself has a slightly golden warmth rather than a stark white — a characteristic of the natural agate used in quality Taiwan vintage production, and a quality that becomes more pronounced as the beads age and patinate. Both beads show honest surface weathering: micro-texture, fine pitting, and the gentle matte irregularity that distinguishes natural aged agate from the glassy uniformity of modern reproductions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe two beads are not identical — nor should they be. Bead 1 measures 20.5mm × 17.4mm; Bead 2 measures 20.9mm × 18.1mm. Both are slightly oval rather than perfectly spherical, with a gentle egg-like profile that is characteristic of hand-crafted round dzi rather than machine-produced spheres. The surfaces of the two beads carry slightly different weathering character — Bead 1 shows more pronounced surface texture and micro-pitting; Bead 2 presents a slightly smoother face. Together they read as a matched pair: same motif, same palette, same origin, same intent — with the minor individual differences that confirm they are genuine objects rather than factory duplicates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Treasure Vase Motif\u003c\/strong\u003e — known in Tibetan as Bumpa (བུམ་པ) — is one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Tibetan Buddhism. The vessel is understood as inexhaustible: a container that never empties, overflowing continuously with wealth, health, and blessings. In dzi practice, the Treasure Vase bead is worn or placed with the intention of attracting abundance across multiple dimensions simultaneously — material prosperity, physical wellbeing, and the removal of obstacles to good fortune. The motif is also known as the Medicine Vase, with particular emphasis on healing and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaiwan vintage dzi from this era\u003c\/strong\u003e is recognised by serious collectors and Tibetan Buddhist communities worldwide as the highest quality non-antique dzi produced. Pieces from this period have become investment-grade collectibles with a documented track record of value appreciation.\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 leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treasure Vase \/ Bumpa (བུམ་པ) — 4 vases per bead, distributed across the sphere \u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round (達洛珠 — Taklok style) \u003cstrong\u003eBead 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.5 mm × 17.4 mm \u003cstrong\u003eBead 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.9 mm × 18.1 mm \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage — Taiwan production, approx. 40+ years old \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality natural agate — deep dark brown ground, warm cream motif lines \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent — no cracks; natural surface weathering and minor character marks present \u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matched pair — both beads included \u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e V-052526-TVP \u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-money-hook-motif-dzi-bead-tad-v-s-mh-102223\"\u003eVintage Dzi Beads\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/pair-of-round-treasure-vase-dzi-rd-ant-tv-072223\"\u003eTreasure Vase Dzi Beads\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 leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou may also like:\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 href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/pair-of-ancient-round-six-eye-lotus-cross-motif-dzi-bead-very-old-tid-anc-rx2-sielc-020124\"\u003ePair of Ancient Round Six Eye Lotus \u0026amp; Cross Motif Dzi Beads, Ancient Tibetan, Extremely Old Beads\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 leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFour vases. One sphere. A different reading every time you turn it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe never retouch our photos. What you see is exactly what you will receive.\u003c\/strong\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 leading-[1.7]\"\u003e📷 \u003cstrong\u003eWe never retouch our photos. Every bead is photographed exactly as it is. What you see is what you receive.\u003c\/strong\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 leading-[1.7]\"\u003e#TreasureVaseDzi #RoundDzi #VintageTaiwanDzi #DziBeads #TibetanAmulet #WealthAmulet #BumpaMotif #MedicineVaseDzi #AuthenticDzi #DziCollector #AncientDziShop #VintageDzi #DziBracelet #TibetanJewelry #V052526TVP\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56537800835238,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/vintagerounddzibeadsfeaturingtreasurevasemotif_2.jpg?v=1779903034","url":"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/vintage-round-treasure-vase-dzi-bead-pair-v-052526-tvp","provider":"Ancient Dzi Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}