Ancient Tibetan Three Eye Motif Dzi with Extreme Bloodspots - Exquisite Bead (TiD-Anc-XB-ThE-100424)

Ancient Tibetan Three Eye Motif Dzi with Extreme Bloodspots - Exquisite Bead (TiD-Anc-XB-ThE-100424)

This bead is adorned with the Three Eye Motif.  The Three Eye Motif is believed to bring happiness, success, and longevity to its wearer. 

This bead measures 48.0 mm x 12.5 mm.   It is estimated to be between 500 to 800 years old.  

The bead material is high quality natural agate.  There are bloodspot inclusions on this dzi bead.  The bloodspots on this dzi bead are visible to the naked eye.  The coloration is a perfect vermillion.

This bead is in excellent condition.  There are no cracks on this bead.  As with all antique dzi beads, weathering marks and minor digs are all part of the beauty.

Bloodspot (Cinnabar Dot) info:

Cinnabar dots are also known as "bloodspots" or "硃砂" in Chinese.  They occur when mercury and sulfur are present when the agate was formed.  Mercuric sulfide (or cinnabar) is obtained when mercury reacts with sulfur.  In its purest form, the color is a deep red.  In fact, it is how vermilion pigment is made.  However, it is difficult and rare to find it in its purest form in agate.  The purest form, used to make vermillion, is usually obtained in labs where conditions can be controlled.  In nature, there is usually other material present thus giving it slight variations in its redness.