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A true tantrik (a doctrine of enlightenment of the oneness of one’s self and the visible world; combines elements of Hinduism and paganism including magical and mystical elements like mantras, mudras and exotic rites; especially influential in Tibet). Kapala were made from a human skull bone / cap,…
Continue reading → - Item Number: O-3209
- Provenance/Origin: Katmandu Valley. Circa early 1960s
- Composition: Himalayan Crystal, Bronze with gold plating.
- Dimensions: 9.25" tall x 7" wide x 4" deep (kapala in cradle)
- Weight: 4 pounds
- Price: $ 975.00 USD
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Prayer wheels are Tibetan Buddhist praying instruments, with the mantra engraved: Om Mani Padme Hum, Avalokitesvara’s mantra. Prayers are also printed on a paper scroll rolled inside the metal cylinder. Very powerful. Prayer wheels are fixed to the walls of monasteries, grouped around stupas, found in…
Continue reading → - Item Number: O-4548
- Provenance/Origin: Himalayan Nepal. Early 2000s
- Composition: Wood, copper and paper
- Dimensions: 12" tall x 12" wide x 6" deep
- Weight: 3.5 pounds
- Price: $ 270.00 USD
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Detail: Tibetan mantra: Om ma ni padme hum etched on the outer part. Blackened to accentuate the brass. Inside a good luck conch shell. With striker. Circa late 1900’s. Cushion not included.
Sorry, this item has been sold. CONTACT US for… Continue reading → - Item Number: C-1950
- Provenance/Origin: Kathmandu Nepal. Circa late-1900's
- Composition: Brass
- Dimensions: 4.5" diameter x 2" tall
- Weight: .75 pound excluding striker
- Price: $ 32.00 USD
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Detail: These are Tibetan Buddhist blessing stones. Inscribed on one side is a 6-syllabled prayer / mantra of Avalokiteshwara or Chenrezig. On the other side are the eyes of Buddha. These were hand crafted by Tibetan refugees. Recently crafted.
- Item Number: O-0049
- Provenance/Origin: Tibet
- Composition: Stones or perhaps a ceramic compound
- Dimensions: 3" long x 2" wide x 3/8" thick
- Weight: 9.5 ounces for three
- Price: $40.00 USD for the three
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Detail: Primarily copper. Eight auspicious (lucky) symbols and three Om Mani mantra symbols. Scroll of mantras contained within. Spin clockwise to spread the prayers and blessings. See other prayer wheels under the Furniture category.
Sorry, this item has been sold. CONTACT US for other items that have similar characteristics. - Item Number: O-3726
- Provenance/Origin: Tibet
- Composition: Copper, wood
- Dimensions: 10" long x 2.5" diameter of wheel
- Weight: .5 pound
- Price: $55.00 USD
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Detail: Adorned with auspicious symbols and sacred mantra. Detailed copper and brass workmanship. Age unknown but most likely mid- to late-1900s. Scroll of mantras contained within.
Sorry but this very special prayer wheel has been sold. - Item Number: F-0553
- Provenance/Origin: Tibet
- Composition: Wood, brass, copper
- Dimensions: 12" tall x 6" wide x 6" deep
- Weight: 2.25 pounds
- Price: $245.00
