{"product_id":"vintage-round-double-wave-dzi-bead-taiwan-1980s-single","title":"Double Wave Motif, 20.8×17.7mm, very dark brown and cream agate (V-062926-DW)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e🔍 Unretouched photos. 📐 Dimensions verified. ✅ Described from direct observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFrom the front this bead shows two waves — from the side, there are no waves at all, only a very dark brown field with a cream arc cutting across it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis is a 1980s Taiwan vintage round dzi bead in natural agate — very deep dark brown dominant ground with warm ivory-cream double wave banding. The brown is as dark as agate of this type gets: at certain angles and in certain lights it appears to deepen toward black, but the ground is brown — a brown so concentrated and dense that it absorbs light rather than reflecting it, and the cream motif lines cut across it with high contrast. The overall impression of the bead is of a very dark, bold piece, the cream zones reading luminously against the depth of the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe double wave motif wraps the full surface of the bead. Viewed from the primary face, it resolves into two distinct wave or arch bands: an upper band with a characteristic double-notch lower edge — two arched humps with the cream ground visible between them — and a lower band with a wider, heavier double-sweep form. This is the defining double wave composition. Both bands are clear from the front-facing angles. Rotate the bead 45 degrees toward the drill axis and the wave character begins to dissolve — the banding becomes flowing diagonal arcs, the double-notch disappears, and the bead reads as pure abstract dark brown and cream. From the drill-end, only a cream arc and a surrounding field of very dark brown remain. The same motif, four entirely different readings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe form is a compact ovoid — slightly taller than wide, smooth and well-rounded with no angular features. The cream zones carry fine natural micro-crackle and minor age-consistent staining, consistent with 40+ years of natural ageing. The dark zones retain a deep gloss. The drill hole is standard size and clean. No cracks or chips are present — this is my own observation across all five photo angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Double Wave Motif\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe double wave (also interpreted as double tiger tooth) is a classical dzi motif associated with protection and the warding off of negative energy. The paired wave or arch form is believed to create a field of protective influence around the wearer. On a round bead, the double wave wraps the entire surface without interruption, expressing that protective quality from every direction simultaneously. Taiwan production of the 1980s carried forward this symbolic tradition in high-quality natural agate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Wave (also interpreted as Double Tiger Tooth)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.8mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.7mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round \/ ovoid — compact, smooth profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Estimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage — 1980s Taiwan, approximately 40+ years old\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e No cracks or chips. Fine natural micro-crackle and minor age staining in cream zones — surface character of the stone, not damage. This is my own observation from all photo angles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloodspots:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e V-062926-DW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/collections\/vintage-dzi-beads\"\u003eVintage Dzi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIts companion pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFor a pair of vintage round double wave dzi beads in a deep chocolate-brown ground, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/ancient-round-double-wave-motif-dzi-bead\"\u003eVintage Double Wave Round Dzi Pair Dark Brown\u003c\/a\u003e — 1980s Taiwan, sold as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFor the antique double wave motif in elongated barrel form, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/products\/new-double-wave-dzi-antique-style-finish-n-fa-062026-dw\"\u003eNew Double Wave Dzi Antique Style Finish\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e📖 Learn more: \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/what-are-dzi-beads\"\u003eWhat Are Dzi Beads?\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientdzishop.com\/blogs\/news\/what-makes-a-dzi-bead-authentic\"\u003eWhat Makes a Dzi Bead Authentic?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEvery bead at Ancient Dzi Shop is described and photographed without retouching, so what you see is exactly what you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e🔍 Unretouched photos. 📐 Dimensions verified. ✅ Described from direct observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotos:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five unretouched product images, white background, multiple rotations including drill-end views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e#AncientDziShop #DziBead #DoubleWaveDzi #VintageDzi #TaiwanDzi #RoundDziBead #AgateDziBead #TibetanDziBead #VintageAgate #1980sDzi #DoubleWaveMotif #DarkBrownDzi #BuddhistBead #TibetanJewelry #V062926DW\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Dzi Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56415034933414,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7198\/files\/Vintage-Round-DoubleWaveDziBead_1_c015c2ec-3501-4523-98a7-91de0ec921d2.jpg?v=1782746571","url":"https:\/\/ancient-dzi-shop.myshopify.com\/products\/vintage-round-double-wave-dzi-bead-taiwan-1980s-single","provider":"Ancient Dzi Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}