Description: A rare,important dyed agate bead with special design.Original,ancient,hand cutting,carving,dying,boring and grinding.Its colour is natural,original one.No trace of dying at a later date on its surface.It has been cleaned in a tumbler,so its surface is shiny and smooth.The holes are ancient,hand-made,irregular,funnel-shaped.The nice ancient patina is preserved.See micro photos!The piece has been checked and tested in laboratory.Tibet or Nepal,Second Millenium CE.