Cuenta "Dzi" de ágata tricolor con pétalos de... Lot n° 4

Agate carved in quadrangular shape, with four lobed reliefs on one of the faces and rounded edges. It has a central hole that crosses it for the placement of a cord. It has a reddish color adorned by the natural light veining of the stone itself. On the front face it shows a white background on which stand out four petals in relief of brown brown color. On the sides and back, the overlapping layers of stone colors can be seen. The entire surface is adorned with a pattern of small incised scales. This type of object was used as part of the traditional elements and ornaments of Buddhism. It shows a generalized patina produced by the passage of time. Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) or later. Measures: 1,5 x 2,7 x 2,7 cm. Weight: 18 g