Manjushri and Twin Fish Sterling Silver Gau Box Pendant
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Description
A reliquary for the wandering mind, cast in silver and steeped in devotion. The gau is among the most intimate objects in Tibetan Buddhist tradition: a portable shrine worn close to the body, sheltering the sacred from the ordinary world. This sterling silver gau box pendant houses a depiction of Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom, alongside the ashtamangala motif of the paired fish, symbols of abundance and liberation from the ocean of suffering. The front face is worked in fine relief, the detailing precise and unhurried in the way that only hand-crafted silverwork allows. At 47 grams and measuring roughly 2.3 inches in height and 1.6 inches in width (approximately 5.8 cm by 4 cm), the piece carries genuine heft, the kind that reminds the wearer of its presence throughout the day. The silver is left with a warm, slightly antiqued tone that honours the contemplative quality of the tradition it belongs to. Worn over a simple white cotton kurta for a meditative afternoon, or layered against a handwoven stole in indigo or madder for a gathering where intention matters, this pendant becomes the quiet centre of a considered ensemble. The free-size bail accommodates chains of varied thickness. The weight distribution is stable, so the pendant rests flat against the chest rather than tilting. Sterling silver of this gauge wears durably; a soft cloth is all the care it asks for.
Details
- Material: Sterling Silver
- Dimensions: 2.3" Height, 1.6" Width
- Weight: 47.0 g
- SKU: LCF71
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- 2
- Origin
- India
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- Manufacturer
- Exotic India Art Pvt Ltd
A16/1 Wazirpur Industrial Area
Delhi 110052, India
Tel: +91 80314 04444
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