This type of unique sipaho badge was collected from Jiegu Monastery, made for devotees at an important puja,about 50 years old.
It is round shape,made of lima brass.The front pattern is Tibetan Budhist Protective Symbol - SIPAHO(srid pa ho),a vajra hanging ring inlaid on the top.
You can make it into pendant ,keychain,bag hanging, or just put it on your desk,as amulet.
It Is Believed That The SIPAHO is a sacred chart with the symbols of Tibetan astrology, including its Tibet and Chinese forming with the image of “magic square” in the center, 8 trigrams (BA GUA), 12 zodiac animals, Buddhist symbols, this mandala features select deities and astrological symbols that when combined, provide perfect feng shui, offering protection against harm, and bringing about good energies throughout the home.
The melong is a polyvalent symbol, divine attribute, and quality of the enlightened mindstream or bodhicitta.
