{"product_id":"ancient-tiger-tooth-dzi-bead","title":"Ancient Tiger Tooth Dzi Bead","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis exquisite ancient Tiger Tooth Dzi bead was hand picked by DharmaShop founder, Sander Cohen, in Nepal.  It was unearthed from a dig in Bhutan many many years ago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt features a Tiger Tooth design with gorgeous coloring.  As you can see from the photos, it is full of incredible detail and history.  The bead is full of authentic texture that really shows off the age of the bead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe age of this Dzi is estimated to be approximately 2,000 years old.  Locating Dzi of this age and authenticity is incredibly rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOver the last 20 years, DharmaShop founder Sander Cohen has been collecting Dzi beads of all ages and designs from both Nepal and Taiwan.  This particular ancient Tiger Tooth Dzi was part of an antique necklace that featured over a dozen rare and special beads.  \u003c\/span\u003eSander has kept this necklace in his personal collection for almost a decade and only recently decided to remove a few of his favorite, high quality ancient Dzi to offer the DharmaShop community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Dzi is a one-of-a-kind, exceptional antiquity.  The Tiger Tooth design is pretty clear on one side, while the other side features some chips and dents where pieces of the bead were removed during the traditional process of making healing medicines.  These \"imperfections\" are what make this bead so incredibly special.  The exquisite texture on this bead shows its rich history and age.  These markings and surface texture are what modern Dzi beads strive to emulate, and here it is in its original ancient form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDzi beads are believed to offer protection for the wearer.  The \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTiger Tooth Dzi design can assist the owner with concentration, determination, and completion.  It is also revered as a spiritual object, capable of keeping away evil things and bodily protection. \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTiger Teeth\" describes the design and style of dzi bead, they are not made from tiger teeth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBead measures about 21mm long and 10mm wide.  Adjustable chain measures approximately 22 inches and can be tightened as desired. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis bead is pictured on an adjustable gold-filled chain but can also be strung on vegan leather cord, or on a mala necklace or bracelet using materials seen on our website.  Feel free to contact us about our options!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Due to the exclusive nature of this item, shipping rates are calculated at checkout with insurance included.*\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DharmaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51913726001447,"sku":"DZ157","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/4468\/5095\/files\/dzi-beads-ancient-tiger-tooth-dzi-bead-29461529657390.jpg?v=1787504135","url":"https:\/\/dharmashopx.shop\/products\/ancient-tiger-tooth-dzi-bead","provider":"dharmashopx.shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}