This bead is adorned with the Heaven Gate & Earth Gate Motif. The Heaven Gate & Earth Gate Motif is believed to bestow its wearer the ability to attain success by having clearer thinking and greater wisdom from guidance of the Heavens.
This bead measures 37.3 mm x 11.1 mm. It is a vintage bead produced in Taiwan in the 1980's.
The bead material is high quality natural agate.
There are bloodspots on this bead, appearing in the form of reddish striations. However, the bead is not sold as a bloodspot dzi bead because the bloodspots are not prominent.
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.