Antique Prajna Dharma Eye Motif Dzi Bead with Bloodspots (TiD-Ant-B-PDE-061623)

Antique Prajna Dharma Eye Motif Dzi Bead with Bloodspots (TiD-Ant-B-PDE-061623)

This bead is adorned with the Prajna Dharma Eye Motif. The Prajna Dharma Eye Motif is also known as the般若法眼 Motif. It is believed to help its wearer perfect the way of seeing the nature of reality. It manifests the ability to develop greater understanding of universal truth.

This bead measures 49.4 mm x 12.8 mm. It is an old bead, estimated to be between 300 to 500 years old.

The bead material is high quality natural agate. The agate on this bead is translucent.

This piece 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.