{"product_id":"ancient-seven-stripe-chung-dzi-warm-brown-ac-031322-7schung","title":"Ancient Seven Stripe Chung Dzi, 59.7×16.9mm, warm brown ground, diagonal crossing stripes (Ac-031322-7SChung)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe never retouch our photos.\u003c\/strong\u003e What you see is exactly what you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 16.9mm in diameter, this is one of the widest Chung dzi in the collection, and the photographs show that width held across almost the full 59.7mm length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost fusiform beads taper steadily from their widest point toward both ends. This bead does not. It holds its 16.9mm diameter across most of its body, tapering only close to the tips, so it reads as a substantial cylinder rather than a pointed oval. It is, as the photographs show, a big bead, heavy and substantial in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ground is a warm, rich brown natural agate, not dark, not grey, not pitch-black, with natural banding moving through it: darker chocolate-brown zones beside lighter honey-brown ones, the banding visible as internal flow lines within the semi-translucent agate. The ground colour varies across the four faces: Face C (Image 4) shows a much lighter sandy warm brown, while Faces A and D (Images 2 and 5) show the deeper chocolate-brown. No two faces read the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seven cream-white stripe bands do something few Chung dzi stripes do: they lean. Rather than running in strict parallels, they tilt diagonally across the body, and on some faces (Image 4 most clearly) they appear to cross, forming X-intersections. That gives the pattern a dynamic, flowing quality quite unlike rigid parallel bands. The stripes carry the rough, granular texture of aged ancient etching, weathered and slightly irregular after six to eight centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe end caps (Images 6 and 7) show the warm honey-brown agate at the tips; both drill holes are small and centred, with warm reddish-brown channels. The body has a satin to semi-gloss finish, with fine natural texture and micro-pitting across the ground consistent with its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bead stands apart in our Chung dzi for its warm ground, its width, and its diagonal crossing stripes. Compare the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/ancient-seven-stripe-chung-dzi-grey-black-ac-101922-7schung\"\u003egrey-black seven stripe\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/ancient-seven-stripe-chung-dzi-bloodspots-odd-form-ac-111720-7sos\"\u003eflattened seven stripe with bloodspots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Seven Stripe Chung Dzi (瓊珠七線紋)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chung dzi is the striped category of the dzi tradition. The stripe is the continuous line that does not end, associated with protection, steady prosperity, and success that builds without interruption. Seven is a meaningful number in Tibetan and Buddhist tradition (seven offerings on the altar, the seven steps of the newborn Buddha), but the meaning of a Chung dzi comes from the stripe itself, not the number of stripes. A seven stripe bead is no more powerful than a single stripe one. Choose the Chung dzi whose look feels balanced and pleasing to you. Read more in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/chung-dzi-meaning-striped-dzi-guide\"\u003eChung Dzi: The Complete Guide to Striped Dzi Beads\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seven stripe Chung (七線紋); seven cream-white etched bands, set at a diagonal, crossing in X-patterns on some faces; rough granular texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 59.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substantial elongated cylinder with minimal taper; small central drill holes at both ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural semi-translucent warm brown agate with internal banding (chocolate-brown to honey-brown); satin to semi-gloss surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge estimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ancient, 600–800 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine natural texture and micro-pitting on the ground (age-consistent); no chips; no cracks; no medicine digs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloodspots:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ac-031322-7SChung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollections:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/original-ancient-dzi\"\u003eOriginal Ancient Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/chung-dzi\"\u003eChung Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Chung Dzi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/ancient-seven-stripe-chung-dzi-grey-black-ac-101922-7schung\"\u003eAncient Seven Stripe Chung Dzi, cool grey-black\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/ancient-seven-stripe-chung-dzi-warm-honey-brown-agate-ac-041320-7schung\"\u003eAncient Seven Stripe Chung Dzi, warm honey-brown\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/ancient-seven-stripe-chung-dzi-dark-brown-agate-scratches-ac-080620-7schung\"\u003eAncient Seven Stripe Chung Dzi, warm dark brown\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/ancient-single-stripe-chung-dzi-heibai-belly-ac-061526-1sbw\"\u003eAncient Single Stripe Chung Dzi 黑白珠, belly form\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/ancient-five-stripe-cho-dzi-cuosi-tianzu-pale-cream-ac-061426-5schung\"\u003eAncient Five Stripe Cho Dzi 措思天珠\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/ancient-nineteen-stripe-chung-dzi-pair-ac-080420-19schung\"\u003ePair of Ancient Nineteen Stripe Chung Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/ancient-single-stripe-chung-dzi-pair-bicone-ac-061526-1spair\"\u003ePair of Ancient Single Stripe Chung Dzi, bicone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/ancient-nine-stripe-chung-dzi-bead-pair-ac-062626-9schung2\"\u003ePair of Ancient Nine Stripe Chung Dzi Beads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-stripe-chung-dzi-bloodspots-at-110223-9sbs\"\u003eAntique Nine Stripe Chung Dzi with Bloodspots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-nine-stripe-chung-dzi-bead-pair-at-062626-9schung\"\u003ePair of Antique Nine Stripe Chung Dzi Beads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-five-stripe-chung-dzi-terracotta-at-070622-5schung\"\u003eAntique Five Stripe Chung Dzi, terracotta\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-single-stripe-chung-dzi-pair-bicone-brown-at-081123-1spair\"\u003ePair of Antique Single Stripe Chung Dzi, bicone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/chung-dzi-cuosi-tianzu-natural-bicolour-agate-at-020726-chung\"\u003eAntique Single Stripe Chung Dzi 措思天珠\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/antique-single-stripe-bow-shaped-chung-dzi-at-061526-1sbow\"\u003eAntique Single Stripe Bow-shaped Chung Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom the blog\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/chung-dzi-meaning-striped-dzi-guide\"\u003eChung Dzi: The Complete Guide to Striped Dzi Beads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/real-vs-fake-dzi-beads-the-definitive-collectors-guide-to-authentic-tibetan-dzi\"\u003eHow to Tell Real vs. Fake Dzi Beads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA big Chung dzi, and the stripes do not run straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📷 \u003cstrong\u003eWe never retouch our photos.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every bead is photographed exactly as it is. 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