Necklace with agate and gilded bronze Dizi beads, Tibet, 15th century

Necklace mounted on a brown braided cord. It consists of three large barrel-shaped natural veined agate Dzi beads, which display concentric bands in shades of white, grey and black. These are interspersed with spherical golden bronze beads with filigree work and small coral-coloured spheres. Tibet, 15th century.

Bead measurements: 1.6 x 4.2 cm, 1.7 x 4.6 cm, 1.5 x 4.2 cm; 1.1 cm. Total length: adjustable.