This sipaho badge was made by Tibetan craftsmen and come from Hepo Town, Baiyu County, the birthplace of the famous Tibetan handicrafts.
It is round shape,made of brass,1.88".The front pattern is Tibetan Budhist Protective Symbol - SIPAHO(srid pa ho),the back is the monkey zodiac sign.
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.
