Gandhanra Antique Tibetan Buddhist Amulet, Vajrapani,the Protector and Guide of Gautama Buddha,Made of Thokcha,inlaid with Sliver

❤This Buddhist Vajrapani Pendant is collect from Jiegu Monastery(Yushu City Tibet), it's a old badge or amulet,about 60 years old. It is made of thokcha, surrounded by a silver protective shell, very delicate. You can make it into a pendant, or a keychain, or just put it on your desk,as an ornament. ❤ABOUT VAJRAPANI Vajrapaṇi (Sanskrit: "Vajra in [his] hand") is one of the earliest-appearing bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism. He is the protector and guide of Gautama Buddha and rose to symbolize the Buddha's power. Vajrapāni is extensively represented in Buddhist iconography as one of the earliest three protective deities or bodhisattvas surrounding the Buddha. Each of them symbolizes one of the Buddha's virtues: Manjushri manifests all the Buddhas' wisdom, Avalokiteśvara manifests all the Buddhas' immense compassion, and Vajrapāni protects Buddha and manifests all the Buddhas' power as well as the power of all five tathāgatas (Buddhahood of the rank of Buddha). ❤DETIALS 100% Handmade Pendant material:thokcha(cold iron),silver Pattern: Vajrapani Height: 26mm /1.0 inches Width: 18mm / 0.7 inches ❤ABOUT Thokcha -Thunder Iron Thokcha (Tibetan: ཐོག་ལྕགས, གནམ་ལྕགས) are tektites and meteorites which serve as amulets.Typically high in iron content, also called Thunder Iron,Cold Iron.These are traditionally believed to contain a magical, protective power comparable to Tibetan dzi beads. Most thokcha are made of a copper alloy. Thogchags or Thokcha are worn as amulets by Tibetans, specifically people of the Himalayan regions, for spiritual protection and healing. Created in several forms, they often depict tantric deities, sacred animals, auspicious symbols, and mantras. Many represent ritual supports such as a mirror, phurba, or vajra. Some pieces may be abstract in nature, and the meaning of the form has since been lost in antiquity. Further research is still in the process. Other Thokcha were simply used as ancient arrow points, buckles, body armour, or even old horse trappings. ❤ABOUT US We're artisans from Hepo Township, Baiyu County,Tibetan. We use ancient Tibetan handicrafts to make Tibetan Buddhist instruments. All our crafts are directly handmade from Tibet. When you purchase this craft it helps and support our artisan and our families in Tibet. Your support is highly appreciated.