Vintage Chung Dzi Agate Bead, Peach Color Japanese Glass Beads Size is fairly consistent

Size is fairly consistent

convex back in 3rd photo with yellowish hue

I don't know the name of this stone

47 beads per strand

Vintage Chung Dzi Agate Bead, Peach Color Japanese Glass Beads Size is fairly consistentThis vintage authentic Chung Dzi bead has white striped banding on this lovely peach colored agate bead. Handmade about 50 years ago, this is a replica of an ancient chung dzi bead, a Himalayan sacred protective bead. These have applied banding through a complex process and are highly collectible. This tapered bead measures 15mm diameter x 59mm long with a nice 2mm hole for thicker cord. With some translucence, very smooth to the touch, a fine copy of