Exceedingly rare and beautiful 9 eyes Dzi agate bead with red and black spots. 9 eyes is the most sought after Dzi, because its called "The Star of Prosperity and the Heaven Protection Dzi". Visible yellow, seaweed-like calcification and unique old patches on the 2 ends (see pictures). The patches are in a line, same direction.
Length 56mm 2-1/5"inch
Extra info regarding: 1. Death bubbles, item less than 100 years may not show any death bubbles, the process is by replacing the trapped air with soil, so usually, the higher the color intensity, the older the item. 2. Calcification in the glaze, item less than +/-200 years may not show any sign of calcification. 3. it even need much longer years for item to show splitted crackles. This method of identification has been widely used in Asia. For reference, please translate "Microscopic identification of porcelain bubbles" to Chinese and copy paste and browse it. Inside you can find many info regarding micro identification.

Excellent condition, old patches and incredibly rare seaweed-like calcification in the stone.
The macro picture size is 1:4. For those who usually use a 65X magnifying glass, please divide the macro picture by 4 (four), each side.
Chinese Antique.