Bidspirit auction | Carved agate ‘Dzi’ bead, Tang

Carved agate ‘Dzi’ bead, Tang dynasty - Tricolour agate carved in a circular and flattened shape, with a central perforation to be pierced by a string to form a pendant. It has an intense dark brown colour with an irregular white stripe. It shows patina and age-wear. Tang Dynasty (AD 618-906) or later.  Size: 17 x 22 x 22.5 cm