This bead is adorned with the Longevity Motif. The Longevity Motif is also known as the Tortoise Shell Motif. The Longevity Motif Dzi is believed to bestow the gift of good health and longevity upon its wearer.
This bead measures 28.9 mm x 15.7 mm. It is an old bead, estimated to be between 500 to 1000 years old.