61 - Ritual Dzi bead, made of ivory-colored agate with dark chestnut and brown motifs. It has a spindle-shaped form with a longitudinal hole. The body features “two eyes” (eryan), bordered by annular bands at the ends. In Buddhist tradition, this motif symbolizes harmony, the balance between opposites, and wisdom. Tang Dynasty (618–907) or later.

Ritual Dzi bead, made of ivory-colored agate with dark chestnut and brown motifs. It has a spindle-shaped form with a longitudinal hole. The body features “two eyes” (eryan), bordered by annular bands at the ends. In Buddhist tradition, this motif symbolizes harmony, the balance between opposites, and wisdom. Tang Dynasty (618–907) or later. Dimensions: 37.3 x 11.8 mm Weight: 7.27 g