An incredible ancient banded agate bead. This tabular bead displays a superb natural eye formation and has a real prescence. It has strong weathering and amazing wear to one of the perforations. Blood spots can also be seen around the central spot of the eye.
Age: 1000 BCE to 300 CE
Prized in the Himalayan Regions
Sourced in North India from a Tibetan dZi trader.
Condition: Very good with no breaks or repairs.
26.49 mm x 19.66 mm