Tre Dzi tibetani
old-fashioned

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Tre Dzi tibetani old-fashioned

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Tre Dzi tibetani old-fashioned

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Estim. 150 - 300 EUR

A TIBETAN AGATE ‘CHUNG DZI’ BEAD, c. 500-1000 CE A TIBETAN AGATE ‘CHUNG DZI’ BEAD, c. 500-1000 CE Himalayan region, presumably Tibet, around 500-1000 CE or later. The cylindrical bead made from etched agate, decorated with three transversal lines. Well-polished and with central drilling showing ancient toolmarks. Condition: Very good condition with expected, age-related wear. 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. Weight: 13.8 g Dimensions: Length 5.9 cm

Estim. 250 - 500 EUR

A LOT WITH THREE TIBETAN AGATE ‘DZI’ BEADS A LOT WITH THREE TIBETAN AGATE ‘DZI’ BEADS Tibet, 19th century or earlier. Each of tubular form, etched with lines and other patterns. The translucent stones of a mottled brown tone with amber shadings and creamy opaque areas. Provenance: A private collection in Vienna, Austria. Condition: Very good condition with some notches and minor wear. Weight: 10.8 g – 6.7 g Dimensions: Length 4.1 cm – 3.2 cm Dzi beads are considered to provide positive spiritual benefit. They are mostly worn as protective amulets, sometimes ground into a powder to be used in traditional Tibetan medicine. Artisans who made the dzi embellished the beads lines and shapes using ancient methods such as darkening with plant sugars and heat, bleaching and white line etching with natron and protecting certain areas with grease, clay, wax, or a similar substance.

Estim. 250 - 500 EUR

A LOT WITH THREE TIBETAN AGATE ‘DZI’ BEADS A LOT WITH THREE TIBETAN AGATE ‘DZI’ BEADS Tibet, 19th century or earlier. Each of tubular form, two etched with the “five-eyes” motif and the third decorated with the “9-eyes motif.” The translucent stones of brown and orange tones. Provenance: A private collection in Vienna, Austria. Condition: Very good condition with expected wear and minor nibbling. Weight: 11.7g – 10.3 g Dimensions: Length 4.1 cm – 3.9 cm Dzi beads are considered to provide positive spiritual benefit. They are mostly worn as protective amulets, sometimes ground into a powder to be used in traditional Tibetan medicine. Artisans who made the dzi embellished the beads lines and shapes using ancient methods such as darkening with plant sugars and heat, bleaching and white line etching with natron and protecting certain areas with grease, clay, wax, or a similar substance.

Estim. 100 - 200 EUR

A DECORATED TIBETAN ‘TASSO DZI’ BEAD NECKLACE A DECORATED TIBETAN ‘TASSO DZI’ BEAD NECKLACE Tibet, 20th century. Crafted from glass in imitation of agate, of tubular form, with wavy stripes, a string with six wooden beads attached. Provenance: A private collection in Vienna, Austria. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. Weight: 10.5 g Dimensions: Length 2.9 cm (the bead) The Tasso motif is believed to bring strength and courage. It is sometimes interpreted as the tiger tooth, horse tooth, or wave motifs. Dzi beads are considered to provide positive spiritual benefit. They are mostly worn as protective amulets, sometimes ground into a powder to be used in traditional Tibetan medicine. Artisans who made the dzi embellished the beads lines and shapes using ancient methods such as darkening with plant sugars and heat, bleaching and white line etching with natron and protecting certain areas with grease, clay, wax, or a similar substance.

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