Description: An exceptional,very rare dyed agate "Snake skin" pectoral bead with special design.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 from the centuries deposits and repolished by hand,so its surface is smooth and shiny.The holes are ancient,hand-made,irregular.The nice ancient patina is preserved.See micro photos!The piece has been tested in laboratory.Tibet or Nepal,First MIllenium CE.