1. The definition of dzi beads.
Tianzhu is a unique inlaid agate or chalcedony bead that is artificially decorated into circular and linear patterns in the surrounding areas of Himalayas in a specific era.
2. Is the dzi bead only divided into old and new, regardless of true and false?
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The so-called "dzi beads in Ming and Qing dynasties" and "dzi beads in old mines" are basically concepts fabricated by profiteers to promote new imitation beads. They are groundless and have a wide range of hazards. I hope you can tell.
In addition, it must be mentioned that some people think that the new imitation beads will become real dzi beads in a thousand years, which is equally absurd. Mr. Lasach once made a wonderful metaphor with "Mao Dinggong". In short, no matter how good the new imitation beads are, they will never become real dzi beads. Those who advocate this idea are either businessmen in Xinzhu or self-deception.
I don't completely reject the new imitation beads. After all, everyone has their own ideas, and it is good to use new imitation beads with clean technology as cheap decorations, but I will resolutely resist the deception of filling the old with new ones.
3. Is the dzi bead from the Tang Dynasty?
There is a popular saying in China that the date of the dzi beads is before the Tang Dynasty. There are two reasons for this view: 1. Twelve-year-old siddhattha gotama enshrined in Jokhang Temple in Tibet was his dowry when Princess Wencheng married Songzanganbu in the fifteenth year of Tang Zhenguan (AD 64 1 year), and the crown of the Buddha statue was inlaid with dzi beads, so it was considered that dzi beads were used in the Tang Dynasty. Secondly, there are records about "colored beads" in the Book of the New Tang Dynasty and the History of the New Five Dynasties, and "colored beads" are very similar to the Tibetan pronunciation "dzi beads" of dzi beads, so it is concluded that "colored beads" refer to Tibetan dzi beads.
However, this view is hard to justify. First of all, the Buddha statue of Jokhang Temple was enshrined in Zhenguan period of Tang Dynasty, but the inlaid treasure crown was enshrined by Zong Kaba in Yongle period of Ming Dynasty, and it has been restored and provided since then. Therefore, it is not credible to explain the age of the crown and the inlaid dzi beads by the age of the Buddha statue. Secondly, the records of "Shasha" beads in the literature may not correspond to the dzi beads, and the statement lacking factual basis can only be said to be a guess or hypothesis, which cannot prove the date of the dzi beads. Therefore, the definition of dzi Zhu in Tang Dynasty was not strict.
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Beads are one of the mysteries of the bead world. There is no known method to determine the age of these beads, which are considered to be ancient. The dzi beads are considered to be a period before the emergence of Buddhism.
Lois SherrDubin, History of Beads, p. 328.
The dzi bead is the most mysterious one in the bead world. At present, there is no known method to determine the age of dzi beads, but dzi beads are widely considered to be very old. Before Buddhism was introduced into Tibet (7th century AD), someone defined dzi beads. Zhu Shi Dobbin, page 328.
My own view on the date of dzi Zhu is based on circumstantial evidence of process circulation, which is roughly estimated to be between 600 BC and AD 1 100. (including thinking and thinking)
4. Are there any natural dzi beads?
As a proper noun, the dzi bead itself defines it as a chalcedony bead inlaid with agate. In other words, the dzi bead must have been artificially treated. The theory of dzi Zhu is as unreliable as some people say that he uses a "natural mobile phone".
I don't deny that dzi beads may have a natural prototype, but this problem is more complicated and will not be discussed here.
5. Is the raw material of Tianzhu "Nine Eye Rock Shale"?
Seriously, there is no so-called "nine-eye shale" in the world. It is said that the "nine-eyed shale" is the original stone of Tianzhu, but it is a common silicate nodule on the Gobi Desert. Searching for eye agate or money agate will find many similar stones. The name "Nine-Eye Rock Shale" is a mistake in the translation of some early foreign documents. After 1980s, this concept was hyped by some businessmen, and even a set of theoretical system was invented, saying something about ytterbium on Mars. At first glance, these theories are all bluffing, but in fact they have no basis, just some absurd pseudoscience.
The material of dzi beads is agate or chalcedony, but the origin of raw ore has not been verified, and the selection of raw materials for dzi beads, especially Si, is extremely harsh. Ancient craftsmen will try to choose materials with fine and moist texture and poor transparency, and will try to avoid natural texture, crystallization and raw ore.
Therefore, those friends who pursue the magical effect of the so-called "nine-eyed stone shale" and then pursue the dzi beads suggest you put down the dzi beads. As a cultural relic bearing human history, dzi beads really don't suit you.
6. the religious significance of dzi beads
Many friends who like dzi beads believe in Buddhism, or pursue the religious significance of Buddhism and regard dzi beads as a magic weapon of Buddhism. Early businessmen really grasped this psychology, made a big fuss about all kinds of totems of dzi beads, and even invented some far-fetched totems that did not exist at all.
In fact, the origin of dzi-dzi-dzi-dzi-dzi-dzi-dzi-dzi-dzi-dzi-dzi-dzi-dzi-dzi-dzi-dzi-dzi-dzi-dzi-dzi-dzi-dzi-dzi was earlier than Buddhism flourished in Tibet. Now Tibetan compatriots should only be the inheritors of dzi beads, not the producers. Tibetans who believe in Buddhism regard dzi beads as precious jewels equivalent to gold and silver and offer them to temples. It is unfounded to think that they regard dzi beads as religious instruments and give them religious significance. At the same time, in Tibetan, the name of the dzi Zhu totem is basically concrete and has no special meaning. For example, the pronunciation of "Tianzhu" means "eye" in ancient Tibetan (quoting Tsering Wangduige's point of view). Exploring Tibet's national character, some scholars pointed out that Tibetan ancestors often regarded things migrated from other nationalities as "things from heaven", which just confirmed this point.
Personally, I think that dzi beads may be related to some kind of priest civilization in prehistoric Tibet, but there is no empirical evidence; In addition, the theories of Bonism and Hinduism also lack realistic foundation and need to be explored.
7. What is a pure dzi bead?
The concept of "pure dzi beads" is very vague. I once equated this concept with "thinking" and the so-called "soaring beads" with "thinking". Now I find that there is something wrong with this view, so I have gradually given up the concept of "pure dzi beads", which was put forward by some scholars and businessmen in the early days. However, Mr. Zhang Hongshi's classification view of "A glimpse of the dzi beads" is very confusing and subjective, which does not conform to the daily views of Tibetans. Therefore, it is inappropriate to use such a vague concept as a classification standard. I agree that the word "pure" is an adjective rather than a noun.
The classification system I agree with is still a system with thinking and thinking as the main body. The specific difference is hard to say clearly, mainly in three aspects: material, craft and totem, which need a lot of experience to help distinguish. Please go to the post "One bead a day" at the top of this bar and read some descriptions of beads by Mr. Lasach. I believe it will benefit a lot.
8. Is it unlucky to break the dzi beads to block disasters for others?
Some people say that the broken dzi beads are someone else's bad luck. First of all, I won't discuss the scientific basis of this statement. I just want to talk about my own views on broken beads:
First of all, if the dzi beads are broken, the appearance will be seriously damaged and the collection value will be greatly reduced. However, the broken bead is the best specimen for new friends to learn and understand the dzi bead. The price is not high, and it can show many identification features. Auxiliary learning can get twice the result with half the effort.
Secondly, there are many possibilities for the dzi beads to break. Most dzi beads are easy to break when they collide and fall because of their slender shape. However, some dzi beads are artificially banned. There was a story in Tibetan areas that the whole dzi bead was divided into two parts and handed down from one family to another. In addition, the custom of digging a part of dzi beads for Buddha or medicine has a long history.
Third, the broken beads are still treasured by Tibetans, and most of them are passed down from generation to generation. Therefore, the cross section of the broken beads is generally smooth and round, which shows that Tibetans wear them with them and cherish them very much. Some broken beads have even been carefully treated, so the owner can see them more clearly if they continue to wear them.
Finally, I have to talk about the origin of the so-called "disaster prevention theory", which originated from some folklore of the Han nationality in the Central Plains and was later attached to Tianzhu by some businessmen. My personal suggestion is that even a small piece of real dzi beads is much better than a whole string of fake dzi beads. Of course, for collectors who are not short of funds, they should pay attention to the appearance. Collecting is fun. Do what you can.
There are also many imitations of broken beads, please be careful!
9. the relationship between dzi beads and other ancient beads
Finally, Bian Xiao needs to clarify that, in my opinion, all ancient beads are precious cultural relics bearing human civilization.
We must never say superficially that one kind of ancient beads is better than the other. Beads of two different civilizations are not comparable. Even though they are quite different in material, age, quantity, technology and market performance, the above standards cannot be used to measure the unique historical and cultural value of ancient pearls. For me, the expensive dzi beads are as important as the convenient old agate. I respect them and the time and secrets they carry. Perhaps these little beads, which are now regarded as playthings by people, are the most cherished love of our ancestors in a certain era.