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4 Tiger Teeth · 4 Stripes · Xiàn (线) Feature · Cinnabar Beads · 38.5 mm
A beautifully balanced Money Hook Tian Zhu (Dzi) bracelet featuring a well-defined Money Hook motif, enhanced by four Tiger Teeth, four stripes, and a distinct Xiàn (线) Line of Continuity feature, paired with rich cinnabar beads.
The Money Hook Tian Zhu (Dzi) is traditionally associated with the attraction of opportunity, resources, and favorable circumstances. In this bead, the flowing hook motif symbolizes the drawing in of beneficial currents, while the four Tiger Teeth add qualities of protection, decisiveness, and strength. The four stripes express continuity and steady movement, supporting momentum rather than short-lived gain.
What makes this bead especially distinctive is its visible Xiàn (线) feature — The Line of Continuity within the agate pattern. Symbolically associated with presence, guidance, continuity, and refinement through time, the xiàn line is traditionally regarded as a strengthening feature, as though the bead itself has been further shaped and reinforced. Beads displaying a clear xiàn pattern are often considered especially supportive for sustained growth and long-term continuity.
Paired with cinnabar beads, this bracelet carries a bold, grounded presence. In traditional symbolism, cinnabar is associated with vitality, activation, and prosperity currents, complementing the attractive qualities of the Money Hook motif.
The bead measures approximately 38.5 mm, and the bracelet fits approximately 8.5 inches.
A striking piece for those drawn to continuity, opportunity, and the steady accumulation of favorable conditions.
A practical library of Dzi knowledge —
patterns, symbolism, care, and traditional guidance
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