Manjushri and Twin Fish Sterling Silver Gau Box Pendant

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Quantity
Item code LCF71
Metal / Material Sterling Silver
Weight 47.0 g
Dimensions 2.3" Height, 1.6" Width
Care

Always put jewellery on last and take it off first. Keep away from perfume, water, and sweat. Wipe with a soft dry cloth after wear and store in the pouch or box provided, away from direct sunlight and humidity.

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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Each piece is handcrafted by karigars we work with directly across India, using heritage techniques such as Kundan setting, Polki, Meenakari enamelling, and temple casting passed down through generations. Small irregularities are the signature of hand-work, not a defect.
Many of our rings and chains can be resized free of charge. For bangles and bracelets, please check the dimensions above, if you need a different fit, write to us at showroom.sj@exoticindia.com with your order number.
Put jewellery on last and take it off first. Keep away from perfume, water, sweat. Wipe with the soft dry cloth we include after wear and store in the cotton pouch. We offer complimentary lifetime cleaning, ship it back whenever it needs a polish.
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We accept hassle-free returns within 7 days of delivery, as long as the piece is unworn, in original packaging, with all tags intact. Pierced jewellery is non-returnable for hygiene reasons.

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