Antique Double Tiger Tooth Motif Dzi Bead with Bloodspots (Ant-B-DTT-102524)

Antique Double Tiger Tooth Motif Dzi Bead with Bloodspots (Ant-B-DTT-102524)

$1,500.00
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Antique Double Tiger Tooth Motif Dzi Bead with Bloodspots (Ant-B-DTT-102524) This  bead is adorned with the Double Tiger Tooth Motif.  The Tiger Tooth Motif is believed to bring strength and courage.  The Tiger Tooth Motif is sometimes interpreted as the Wave Motif.  The two motifs are very similar.  Sometimes, they are distinguishable and sometimes not. The Wave Motif is believed to bring never-ending success to its wearer.   This bead measures 29.1 mm x 11.6 mm.  It is an old bead, estimated to be between 300 to 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.  T

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