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Hand-Painted Panchamukha Sadashiva Sterling Silver Pendant

Rs. 10,712.00 incl. of GST

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Item code JVV63

Metal / Material Sterling Silver

Weight 17.3 g

Dimensions 2.4 inch Height x 2.25 inch 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

Shiva in five faces, held in silver, held in stillness. Panchamukha Sadashiva, the five-faced form of the eternal Shiva, appears here in hand-painted sterling silver, each face turned to a cardinal direction and the fifth lifted skyward, embodying the five elements and the five acts of creation. The painting technique, applied with the patience of miniature tradition, lays colour directly onto the silver surface, recalling the devotional craftsmanship of South Indian temple jewellery and the painted votive objects of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The pendant measures approximately six centimetres in height by just under six centimetres in width (2.4 inches by 2.25 inches) and carries a substantial weight of 17.3 grams, giving it a presence that reads as icon as much as ornament. The sterling silver ground is finished to a warm matte, framing the painted faces with the quiet authority of oxidised relief work. Wear it on a long antique silver chain against an ivory or off-white handloom kurta for a contemplative, gallery-ready look. For a ritual or festival occasion, it sits equally well at the throat of a Benarasi or a Kanjeevaram, the colour at the centre answering the silk's own richness. Free-sized and intended for a single bail fitting, this pendant suits most chain widths and requires no special care beyond keeping it away from prolonged moisture. The silver's weight ensures it hangs flush and does not turn, making it a piece one forgets one is wearing until someone asks about it.

Details

Material: Sterling Silver
Dimensions: 2.4 inch Height x 2.25 inch Width
Weight: 17.3 g
SKU: JVV63

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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.

All gold & silver pieces are independently checked where mandated. The quality check stamp sits on the clasp or inner band. Brass and alloy pieces carry our in-house certificate confirming the composition.

Orders are hand-packed within 24 hours and reach you in 4–7 working days in India, 7–12 working days internationally. Shipping is free, insured, door-to-door via DHL / FedEx.

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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