Ancient Tibetan Three Eye & Tiger Tooth Motif Dzi with Extreme Bloodspots - Exquisite Bead (100424)

Ancient Tibetan Three Eye & Tiger Tooth Motif Dzi with Extreme Bloodspots - Exquisite Bead (100424) This bead is adorned with the Three Eye & Tiger Tooth Motif.  The Three Eye Motif is believed to bring happiness, success, and longevity to its wearer.  The Tiger Tooth Motif is believed to bring strength and courage.  This bead measures 48.0 mm x 12.5 mm.   It is estimated to be over 500 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 me