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TWO FINE TWO-EYE DZI BEADS
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04月29日 晚上9点 开拍
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TWO FINE TWO-EYE DZI BEADS

Tibet, 19th century or earlier. Both of elongated tubular form and crafted from dark brown agate. Each bead features a two-eye motif skillfully etched to the surface, its softened design a clear testament to the beads’ age and historical use. Both with central drilling allowing for suspension as a pendant.

Provenance: Old Austrian private collection.
Condition: Good condition with some rubbings to the edges, and losses to the etchings. Natural patina and typical traces of use and age-related minor wear.

Weight: 12 g – 19 g
Dimensions: Length 4.2 cm – 4.9 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:150 - 300 欧元 起拍价格:150 欧元  买家佣金: 35.00%

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地址: Sterngasse 13, 1010 Vienna, Austria
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