Description: An exceptional dyed agate "Snake skin" pectoral bead with Buddha's eye decoration.Original,ancient,hand cutting,carving,dying,boring and grinding.Its colour is original one,no trace of dying at a later date.It has been cleaned by hand using organic oil and repolished,so its surface is shiny and smooth.The holes are ancient,hand-made,irregular.The piece has been checked and tested in laboratory.The nice ancient patina is preserved.See micro photos!Tibet or Nepal,First Millenium CE.