38 - An amulet centered around a fusiform-shaped, veined agate bead, flanked by two smaller spherical agate beads with two-tone grayish and bluish stripes. The central bead features a sophisticated pattern of concentric bands in bluish-gray, cream, and black, culminating in the center with a natural “eye.” Liao Dynasty (916–1125) or later.

An amulet centered around a fusiform-shaped, veined agate bead, flanked by two smaller spherical agate beads with two-tone grayish and bluish stripes. The central bead features a sophisticated pattern of concentric bands in bluish-gray, cream, and black, culminating in the center with a natural “eye.” Liao Dynasty (916–1125) or later. Dzi dimensions: 40 x 15 mm; Agate diameter: 12 mm (approx.) Total weight: 21.6 g