Antiques/Fynth Eye Glaze/Old Beads

Material: Phoenix eye glass beads Quantity: 9 pieces in total Size: about 1.1x1.2 cm Hole diameter: about 2.5mm (hand-drilled sizes vary) -------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Old pieces, also called Antique, refer to items that are more than 100 years old. **Qing Dynasty Phoenix Eye Beads**are a kind of exquisite glass handicrafts, so named because they resemble the eyes of a phoenix. These beads were very popular during the Qing Dynasty and had a special status in the fields of religion and culture. Appearance features: Phoenix eye glass beads are characterized by one or more eye-like concentric circles on the surface. The center is usually dark and the outer circle is lighter. They look like the eyes of a phoenix, hence the name. This kind of beads comes in a variety of colors. Common colors include blue, white, brown, yellow, etc., and sometimes they are decorated with colored lines. Meaning and symbolism: Phoenix eye glass beads symbolize wisdom, insight and good luck. The phoenix is regarded as a symbol of auspiciousness in traditional Chinese culture, representing nobility, harmony and beauty. Therefore, the image of "phoenix eyes" also implies wishes for peace and success. In addition, eye-shaped patterns are believed to ward off evil spirits and protect the wearer. Craftsmanship and History: The phoenix-eye glass beads of the Qing Dynasty were made from exquisite glass production techniques. This type of beads usually uses glaze firing technology, fusing different colors of glaze together and polishing them many times to form a smooth and crystal-clear bead body. Due to the advancement of glaze technology in the Qing Dynasty, these beads are extremely delicate in terms of color gradation and pattern expression. In the Qing Dynasty, phoenix-eye glass beads were not only used as ornaments, but also in Buddhist instruments and religious rituals as symbols of faith and protective mascots. Because of their special shape and exquisite craftsmanship, these beads became cherished by the upper class of society and religious believers at that time. -------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Pure Antique Sumi Antique is a platform founded by Sumi, an antique collector. With his love for antique culture, Sumi has traveled around the world for many years, collecting various beautiful elements, exquisite objects and other antiques from all over the world. Each product is a work of art that contains traces of time. Our company provides a variety of exquisite antiques and collectibles, including: Jade, Kingfisher, Gold gilded, Enamel, Silver, Colored from the Ming and Qing Dynasties glaze), Wax, Coral, Walrus Ivory and other semi- Gemstone(Semi-precious), etc.