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AN EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE THIRTY-THREE-EYE DZI RITUAL OBJECT
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04月29日 晚上9点 开拍
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AN EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE THIRTY-THREE-EYE DZI RITUAL OBJECT

Tibet, 19th – first half of the 20th century. Of very large elongated tubular form, featuring thirty-three distinct eyes skillfully etched to its surface. Crafted from high-quality agate, the piece exhibits a dark brown core transitioning to lighter brown ends, accentuated by a white pattern. Its significant size and weight suggest it was not intended for personal adornment but rather served as a ceremonial or ritual object, placed in a monastic setting or private shrine for spiritual protection and reverence.

Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. István Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.
Condition: Excellent condition with typical traces of use and age-related minor wear.

Weight: 120 g
Dimensions: Length 20.6 cm

Dzi ritual objects are considered powerful spiritual artifacts and are distinct from traditional Dzi beads, which are typically perforated for wearing. These non-drilled Dzi stones are often found in Buddhist monasteries, family altars, or temple sanctuaries, where they are believed to radiate protective and sacred energy. Due to their rarity and exceptional craftsmanship, large Dzi pieces like this one were typically reserved for high-ranking lamas, spiritual leaders, or noble families, signifying both status and spiritual potency.

The thirty-three eyes on this Dzi object holds profound spiritual meaning, representing universal wisdom, enlightenment, and divine protection. In Tibetan Buddhism, the number 33 is significant as it corresponds to the 33 manifestations of Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig), the Bodhisattva of Compassion, who embodies the infinite mercy of all Buddhas. The multitude of eyes symbolizes an expanded spiritual vision, enabling the wearer or owner to perceive and overcome obstacles, dispel ignorance, and attract divine blessings. Additionally, in various Eastern traditions, 33 is associated with celestial realms, representing a connection between earthly existence and higher spiritual planes.

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拍品估价:500 - 1,000 欧元 起拍价格:500 欧元  买家佣金: 35.00%

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