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A TWO-EYE DZI BEAD WITH 18K GOLD MOUNTINGS
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04月29日 晚上9点 开拍
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A TWO-EYE DZI BEAD WITH 18K GOLD MOUNTINGS

Tibet, 19th century or earlier. Of elongated bow-shaped form, featuring two well-defined eyes skillfully etched to its surface. Crafted from natural banded agate, with a dark brown core fading to slightly translucent beige ends, accented by a rare asymmetrical white pattern reminiscent of half a third eye. The bead is fitted with 18K gold caps on both ends, of a later date. Central drilling allowing for suspension as a pendant.

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: Very good condition with slight rubbings to the edges. Typical traces of use and age-related minor wear.

Weight: 17 g
Dimensions: Length 5 cm

Eye Dzi beads are among the most revered and powerful in Tibetan and Himalayan spiritual traditions. The eyes symbolize heightened perception, wisdom, and divine protection, serving as a guardian against negative energies, misfortune, and spiritual harm. In Buddhist culture, ‘seeing’ represents enlightenment, as the eyes of the Buddha are said to perceive both the material and spiritual worlds. They are most often worn as protective amulets and are sometimes ground into a powder for use in traditional Tibetan medicine. The artisans who make the Dzi embellish the lines and shapes of the beads using ancient methods such as darkening with plant sugar and heat, bleaching and etching white lines with natron, and protecting certain areas with fat, clay, wax, or a similar substance. The number of eyes on a Dzi bead further influences its specific meaning and purpose.

The Two-Eye Dzi bead represents balance, harmony, and partnership. In Tibetan tradition, it symbolizes the union of Yin and Yang, helping to stabilize emotions, relationships, and personal energy. This bead is believed to attract love, marital happiness, and harmonious connections, making it especially beneficial for those seeking companionship or strengthening existing bonds.

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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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